Experienced Tooling Machinist - 2nd or 3rd Shift

About the role

Plastic Ingenuity has been delivering innovative, high-quality packaging solutions since 1972. Our success is built on five core values: friendly & genuine, resourceful, collaborative, customer-focused, and dependable. We're proud to invest in developing skilled trades talent and offer a supportive environment for learning and growth. This role is ideal for a skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, problem-solving, and contributing expertise in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Why experienced machinists choose Plastic Ingenuity:

• Stable, well-established company
• Collaborative culture that values craftsmanship and input
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Clean, modern, climate-controlled shop
• Highly customized, low volume, high-variety jobs with involvement from start to finish
• Long-term stability with a growing manufacturer

Responsibilities

• Independently operate a surface grinder to sharpen steel punches and dies
• Perform machining, drilling, CNC operations, and programming with minimal supervision
• Build, modify, and complete molds using drills, mills, saws, lathes, and CNC equipment
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining issues and recommend solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to support manufacturing needs
• Maintain machines, tools, and work areas following 5S and safety standards
• Model good manufacturing practices and mentor less experienced team members

Requirements

• Strong background in machining, tool & die, mold making, or die making
• Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience operating surface grinders and CNC equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tooling drawings
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (after 90 days):
  • Low-cost medical insurance
  • Dental insurance - company pays 100% of the premium for single coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off & Holidays:
  • PTO begins accruing on Day 1 (80 hours in the first year; increases with tenure)
  • 72 hours of paid holidays annually
  • Night-shift PTO bonus (where applicable)
• Retirement & Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility
  • Employer match after one year
  • Historical annual profit-sharing contributions
• Safety & Work Equipment:
  • $400.00 annual safety shoe reimbursement
  • Company-provided prescription safety glasses
  • Clean, organized shop with strong safety culture