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Tool Room Supervisor
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Crescent City Recruitment Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Just outside of Chicago, IL
TITLE: Tool Room Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Tool Room
REPORTS TO: Tool Room Manager
OVERALL ROLE
Directs and coordinates tool room activities to ensure proper repair, modification, and reliability of molds supporting injection molding operations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct daily tool room operations and workflow
- Supervise, train, and mentor tool room personnel
- Plan, assign, and prioritize mold repairs and modifications
- Ensure quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met
- Coordinate with management and production to support schedules and demand
- Maintain accountability for tooling costs, methods, and results
- Perform hands-on toolmaking work as required
- Complete additional related duties as assigned
- Repair and modify molds, jigs, and fixtures requiring tight tolerances
- Analyze and implement mold changes to meet production and quality requirements
- Plan repair procedures and select appropriate materials
- Develop shrinkage and temperature allowances for proper mold function
- Assist with mold setup and troubleshooting in production
- Manufacturing environment with moderate noise and exposure to oils, dust, and fumes
- Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform repetitive movements including bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and fine motor work
- Use of required PPE
- High school diploma or equivalent; industry certification preferred
- 5+ years of mold repair and modification experience in injection molding
- Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred
- Strong precision grinding and mold repair skills
- Experience with EDM, jig grinding, or similar processes
- CAD proficiency;
Solid Works and/or AutoCAD preferred
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