Sr. Mold & Tooling Technician III

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis of complex tooling failures
• Own tooling reliability and drive long-term performance improvements
• Drive improvements in uptime, scrap reduction, and mold lifespan
• Perform high-complexity machining and restoration of Molds, and Tools
• Oversee critical fits, tolerances, and final validation of tooling
• Apply advanced repair technologies (laser welding, coatings, restoration methods)
• Improve tooling performance based on injection molding process interaction
• Analyze wear patterns and recommend material or component improvements
• Identify tooling design or performance issues and escalate recommendations to engineering teams
• Support engineering by providing technical feedback based on mold performance and failure analysis
• Review CAD models and drawings to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and repair effectiveness
• Ensure adherence to established technical standards, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure measurement systems and practices support high-precision requirements
• Analyze dimensional data and variation trends to improve tooling performance
• Support continuous Improvement initiatives focused on cost, downtime, and efficiency
• Train and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 team members
• Provide technical guidance and support across tooling activities
• Support planning, prioritization, and workload balancing
• Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve tooling issues
• Interface with external vendors and tooling suppliers as needed
• Support new tool launches, validations, and capital projects
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed
• Starting hourly rate: $39.75

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in mold repair, toolmaking, or injection molding tooling
• Expert knowledge of mold systems, materials, and wear mechanisms
• Strong proficiency in GD&T, CAD/CAM, and advanced machining
• Proven leadership in technical problem-solving

Preferred

• Experience in mold design or tooling engineering
• Lean / Six Sigma experience
• Experience with high-cavitation or tight-tolerance tooling environments
• Advanced understanding of tolerances, fits, and precision measurement systems
• Ability to work at micron-level precision where required
• Strong capability in dimensional analysis and variation reduction

Core Skill Focus

• Expert-level troubleshooting and system optimization
• Technical leadership and mentorship
• Design influence and tooling strategy
• Business impact through reliability and performance

Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932.