Tool Maker - Sinker EDM / Precision Moldmaking
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Tool Maker – Sinker EDM / Precision Moldmaking
Location: Fremont, CA
Pay: $42.00–$48.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tool Maker with strong Sinker EDM and precision injection moldmaking experience to join a growing toolroom in Fremont. This role focuses on building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining high-precision injection molds and tooling components for advanced medical device manufacturing.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with complex molds, electrode design, EDM machining, and tight-tolerance manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled toolmaker who enjoys technical problem-solving, precision work, and collaborating with an experienced manufacturing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision injection molds, including multi-cavity, hot runner, and modular tooling.
- Set up and operate Sinker EDM equipment to produce precision mold components.
- Design and manufacture electrodes for EDM applications.
- Operate Wire EDM equipment and perform precision machining operations.
- Program, set up, and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines.
- Consistently meet tight machining tolerances, including tolerances as close as ±0.0002 inches.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and tooling designs.
- Inspect finished components using precision measurement tools.
- Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues and recommend improvements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate project progress.
- Collaborate with other toolmakers and manufacturing teams to meet project deadlines.
- Support training and development of apprentices and other team members.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following established quality and safety procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 8+ years of injection moldmaking experience, including Class 101–105 tooling, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of Sinker EDM experience, including electrode design.
- 3+ years of Wire EDM experience.
- Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling equipment.
- Strong blueprint reading, print interpretation, and precision measurement skills.
- Solid mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely operate machining equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with micro-molding or micro-tooling applications.
- Knowledge of hot runner systems, hardened tooling, and multi-cavity molds.
- Experience with reverse engineering and mold troubleshooting.
- Experience working with molds used in 20–200 ton presses.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $42.00–$48.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off, including 104 hours of PTO.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid lunch breaks.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and on-site training programs.
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Access to financial planning resources.
- Wellness, fitness, and employee discount programs.
Work Environment
Work in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment specializing in high-precision injection molding and complex, small-scale components. This position requires hands-on work around machining equipment and the consistent use of precision measuring instruments.
Apply Today
If you have extensive toolmaking experience and specialize in Sinker EDM, electrode design, and precision moldmaking, we encourage you to apply. Join a skilled team where craftsmanship, quality, and technical expertise make a difference.
Pay: $42.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
\nCompany Description
To bring great people and great organizations together, driving to connect people and make them successful — our people are everything.
We are a nation-wide recruiting company specialized in placing engineers, IT professionals, manufacturing personnel, and administrative/professional support. We have been in business since 2012. We are customer focused not internally focused. Our goal is to build a mutual winning partnership. We are continuously working on building a passionate team to always go above and beyond what the customer expects. That customer is our client and the individuals we place to work every day.
• We adhere to honesty, sincerity and sound morals.
• We respect and value our candidates, clients and co-workers.
• We believe in our work’s purpose and are driven to help job seekers and businesses be their best.
• We continually strive to grow, learn and improve.
Company Description
To bring great people and great organizations together, driving to connect people and make them successful — our people are everything.\r\n\r\nWe are a nation-wide recruiting company specialized in placing engineers, IT professionals, manufacturing personnel, and administrative/professional support. We have been in business since 2012. We are customer focused not internally focused. Our goal is to build a mutual winning partnership. We are continuously working on building a passionate team to always go above and beyond what the customer expects. That customer is our client and the individuals we place to work every day.\r\n\r\n\r\n• We adhere to honesty, sincerity and sound morals.\r\n• We respect and value our candidates, clients and co-workers.\r\n• We believe in our work’s purpose and are driven to help job seekers and businesses be their best.\r\n• We continually strive to grow, learn and improve.