Tooling Manager

The Tooling Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, revision, and polishing of all injection molds used in the production process. This includes both in-house and vendor-completed tooling work. The technician plays a vital role in supporting production through timely mold changes, tool improvements, and troubleshooting.

PFI InStore is a St. Louis–based leader in the design, manufacturing, and fulfillment of in-store merchandising displays. Since 1956, we've helped some of the world's top retailers and consumer brands stand out at the point of sale. With over 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space and a 300,000 square foot logistics facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, we support our customers through every step of the display lifecycle—concept to consumers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide design feedback for all new injection mold tool builds
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all in-house injection tooling
• Select and coordinate with external vendors for tooling repair and modification
• Obtain quotes for in-house and outsourced tooling repairs or revisions
• Perform insert changes and adjustments for molds as needed
• Inspect and approve all completed vendor tooling work before processing payments
• Assist the maintenance team with precision machining projects as necessary
• Maintain accurate records of tooling expenses, repairs, and revisions
• Polish or inspect molds while they are in the press, as needed
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and direct repair efforts accordingly
• Support machine / tool troubleshooting during production as needed

Required Education & Experience

Required Qualifications & Skills

Benefits

Eligible for insurance on the first Monday of the following month.

PFI InStore is an equal opportunity employer

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