Tool and Die Repair

Engineered Plastic Components
2nd Shift Tool and Die Repair
Lebanon, KY 40033
Apply send resume to cbrady@epcmfg.com or Fill out an application at the Lebanon/Marion County Career Center, 516 Workshop Lane, Lebanon, KY 40033

Job Title:  Tool/Die Repair                                                                                          Department: Tool Room

Location:  Lebanon                                                                                           Date Released: 9.17.2026    

X  Hourly    Salaried     Exempt:  Yes   X No

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and modifying injection molds and related tooling to support safe, efficient, and consistent production. This position works closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure molds meet quality and production requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molds, dies, fixtures, and related tooling.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble injection molds.
• Diagnose and correct mold-related issues including flash, short shots, parting-line damage, wear, cooling problems, and ejection issues.
• Repair or replace damaged components such as pins, bushings, inserts, slides, lifters, cores, cavities, springs, and other mold components.
• Perform bench work including fitting, grinding, polishing, filing, and precision hand work.
• Operate conventional and/or CNC machine tools, grinders, mills, lathes, and other tool-room equipment as required.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, and gauges.
• Make tooling modifications and adjustments to improve mold performance and part quality.
• Work from blueprints, engineering drawings, mold drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Assist with mold tryouts and troubleshoot tooling problems on injection molding machines.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, modifications, preventive maintenance, and replacement components.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool-room work area.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and production procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience repairing and maintaining injection molds, dies, or related tooling.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes and mold construction.
• Ability to safely operate tool-room machinery and hand tools.
• Welding, machining, CNC, EDM, or mold-polishing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs based on production needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle tooling and components using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work around machinery for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all applicable safety requirements.

Key Performance Expectations

• Minimize mold-related production downtime.
• Complete repairs accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain tooling to required quality and dimensional standards.
• Identify recurring tooling problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Support production and quality goals through reliable mold maintenance.

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