Tool Room Manager

February 25, 2026

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Job Description: <div class="col align-items-center job-location-below-des"> Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island </div> <table border="0" cellspacing="2" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial"> <tr> <td> Tool Room Manager – 1st Shift (Direct Hire) | Slatersville, RI We are seeking an experienced Toolroom Manager to lead and oversee the full operation of our Toolroom within a high-volume injection molding environment. This on-site, first-shift, direct-hire position is responsible for tooling performance, maintenance planning, team leadership, and cross-department collaboration to support overall production efficiency and product quality. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Responsibilities: Manage all daily Toolroom operations, ensuring cavitation goals, downtime targets, and expense controls are consistently met. Monitor the Mattec system to track presses down for mold repairs; assess mold conditions and determine corrective actions. Troubleshoot tooling issues on the shop floor and provide technical support to other departments; contribute to root cause analysis for tooling-related problems. Establish, maintain, and improve preventative maintenance systems for molds and related equipment. Oversee mold repairs, maintenance schedules, and continuous improvement of mold quality; assist Engineering with new mold construction and operational planning. Maintain mold configuration listings and evaluate Toolroom equipment needs. Work directly with Sales, Quality, Engineering, and Molding departments to resolve tooling issues and customer complaints. Lead, train, and supervise up to 15 Toolroom employees, including policy administration, time and attendance, job assignments, performance monitoring, and conducting reviews and career development planning. Participate in cross-functional meetings such as staff meetings, product design reviews, and tooling improvement sessions. Support cost-saving initiatives by reducing repair costs, minimizing unscheduled downtime, and improving overall efficiency. Track tool and machine repairs for budget justification and assist in preparing AFEs. Promote safety improvements within the Toolroom and ensure compliance with all company procedures and standards. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Desired Background/Skills: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. Minimum 10 years of related experience and/or training. Experience working with plastic injection molds required. Strong oral and written communication skills. Technical experience in injection molding and relevant tooling equipment. Supervisory/leadership experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. 2D/3D Drawings Experience with CNC Machines Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Other Information: Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started! CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Interested candidates please reference job code 242134 when responding to this ad. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <hr /> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="col align-items-center job-location-below-des"> Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island </div>

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