Tool & Die Machinist

Job overview

The Tool & Die Machinist role is onsite in Ankeny, IA, in a climate-controlled facility. The stated pay is $25–$30 per hour, with unlimited overtime available. The machinist joins a toolroom team building precision injection molds used in medical, electronics, optical, and other advanced technologies. The machinist builds, modifies, and maintains high-precision molds and tooling, using machine tools and measurement equipment to meet engineering requirements. The work supports production quality and tooling performance in collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.

What you'll do

• Build, modify, and maintain high-precision molds and tooling
• machine complex mold components using toolroom equipment
• read engineering drawings, CAD/CAM files, and technical documentation
• inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot molds using precision measurement equipment
• collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams
• identify improvements to tooling performance, quality, and efficiency
• lead project tasks when assigned
• perform other duties as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tool & die machinist

ankeny ia

mbc talent connections

precision molds

injection molds

machining

cad/cam

mastercam

autocad

solidworks

$25–$30/hour

second shift

third shift

weekend shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• ongoing training and advanced manufacturing technology opportunities.

Why this role

Multiple shift options are listed: second shift 2:00–10:30 p.m.; third shift 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.; weekend day or night 12-hour shifts, Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday. Overtime is available as needed.

About the employer

MBC Talent Connections is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Mold Manufacturing. Sector: 33.