Journeyman Toolmaker - Day Shift
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Journeyman Toolmaker – Day Shift
Sealed Air Corporation
Job DescriptionSealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and has about 16,400 employees around the world.
ShiftMorning 7 am – 3 pm (EST)
Position OverviewThe Toolroom Associate repairs and maintains plastic injection mold tools, ranging from single‑cavity low‑volume to multi‑cavity high‑volume molds. Duties include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and setup of molds. The role works with Toolmakers and apprentices to prioritize jobs, troubleshoot defects, and modify mold designs. Fabrication or repair of components may be performed on machine‑shop equipment such as lathe, mill, and grinder.
ReasonableAccommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities- Perform scheduled and emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & set‑up of self‑contained molds
- Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations
- Recommend changes to mold designs to improve tooling life
- Assist in troubleshooting tooling on the production floor in the molding machines & on the bench
- Understand hot‑runner tooling function, maintenance & troubleshooting
- Assist in the training of other toolmakers and apprentices
- Participate in plant‑wide safety efforts and reinforce a culture of safety
- Support and participate in continuous improvement activities, maintaining a clean and organized workplace
- Respond to customer, scheduling, production, engineering and maintenance demands
- Work independently as well as on a team, and participate in cross‑training activities
- Other responsibilities and projects as assigned
- Education: Degree or diploma from a 2‑year machine trades program
- Experience: 2–5 years in assembly and reassembly of molds with thorough knowledge of tooling, toolroom practices, and fabrication techniques
- Specific skills: Mechanical aptitude; accurate troubleshooting and problem solving; strong organizational and mathematical skills
Manufacturing plant, climate controlled.
Benefits & Perks- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid elder care
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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