Tooling Technician

Silgan Containers

Full time Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
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Location
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Tooling Technician — Job Summary

Schedule: Monday–Friday
Pay: $30.85–$33.91 per hour
Pay Type: Weekly

We’re looking for a skilled Tooling Technician to support mold changes, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance in our injection and compression molding operations. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and essential to keeping production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pull, set, align, and connect molds (water, hydraulic, electrical, hot runner systems)
  • Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues with maintenance and engineering
  • Perform cavity changes, tooling changeovers, and adjustments
  • Complete preventative maintenance, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and repair
  • Read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
  • Operate cranes, forklifts, and machine control screens
  • Maintain quality, safety, GMP, and housekeeping standards

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    Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full time
    • Category
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
    • Date Posted
      July 08, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 17, 2026