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Toolmaker

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 [diverse businesses](https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.**JOB TITLE: Toolmaker****REPORTS TO: Engineering Director****DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing Engineering****LOCATION: Oak Harbor, WA (100% Onsite)**# SUMMARY:The Toolmaker is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of plastic injection molds. This role focuses on machining, grinding, and fitting replacement tooling components such as core pins, ejector pins, and ejector sleeves to restore mold performance, ensure part quality, and minimize production downtime. The position requires strong precision machining skills, tooling knowledge, and the ability to work to tight tolerances.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Maintain and repair existing molds used in production, ensuring optimal performance and reliabilityMachine, Grind, And Fit New Mold Components IncludingCore pinsEjector pins and sleevesBlocks and cavitiesInserts and related wear componentsFabricate and repair mold slides using EDMDiagnose mold wear, damage, and performance issues, and determine appropriate corrective actionsOperate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and tool grindersPerform precision grinding and polishing to meet required tolerances and surface finishesVerify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges)Assemble, disassembl