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Tool & Die Technician

+ **_Vicksburg, MI_**

+ **_$25-$35 (based on experience)_**

+ **_Open ended contract*_**

Job Description

This position involves the repair of molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tooling equipment used in plastic injection molds and assembly of plastic products. The tooling technician will work within a team of four.

Responsibilities

+ Train personnel in the proper use of equipment.

+ Read blueprints and use measuring instruments and mathematics to build repair parts for broken molds, jigs, and fixtures.

+ Maintain adequate repair supplies, such as core and ejector pins, die springs, and other materials related to repairs.

+ Modify molds, jigs, and fixtures to correct problems.

+ Inspect and verify changes made by outside mold making vendors to ensure compliance with standards and specifications detailed in purchase and engineering change orders.

+ Perform skilled work involving close tolerances beyond the competence level of a tool cleaner.

+ Maintain records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory performed.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of plastic injection experience

+ 2+ years of mold or tool repair experience

+ 2+ years of jig and fixture experience

+ Proficiency in mold repair, tool and die maintenance, and troubleshooting

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.

+ Ability to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.

+ Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.

+ Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.

+ Adequate visual acuity to enter/revise molding press programming.

+ Must meet requirements for forklift and crane license.

+ Capable of exerting up to 150 foot-pounds on a torque wrench.

+ Must be able to work around magnetic fields.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.70/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vicksburg,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.