Tool Maker Apprentice

Your Job Are you mechanically inclined and interested in building a career in precision tooling and manufacturing? As a Tool Maker Apprentice, you will develop hands-on skills while supporting the setup, changeover, maintenance, and repair of specialized injection molding tools. You will work alongside experienced team members to learn machining, blueprint reading, precision measurement, troubleshooting, and toolmaking practices while contributing to safe, high-quality manufacturing operations. Our Team You will be part of a collaborative manufacturing and tooling team supporting injection molding operations. Our team works across departments to maintain reliable tooling, solve manufacturing challenges, and continuously improve our processes, equipment, and capabilities. What You Will Do * Develop hands-on toolmaking skills while supporting the setup, changeover, maintenance, and repair of injection molding tools * Learn to manufacture and modify specialized mold components using equipment such as band saws, milling machines, drilling equipment, precision grinders, and EDM machines * Support preventive and corrective maintenance of molds and manufacturing equipment to promote reliable production * Inspect tooling and completed changeovers to help ensure alignment with manufacturing standards and blueprint specifications * Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics to support tooling and maintenance activities * Apply precision measuring techniques to evaluate tooling components and verify dimensional requirements * Build technical knowledge in areas such as blueprint reading, basic algebra, trigonometry, machining, and problem-solving * Partner with team members and other departments to troubleshoot tooling challenges and identify opportunities for continuous improvement * Maintain accurate documentation and tooling inventory records * Contribute to a safe and quality-focused work environment by following established safety procedures and quality standards Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * High school diploma or equivalent * Technical, mechanical, machining, manufacturing, or related hands-on experience or training * Basic experience using measuring instruments or precision measurement tools * Ability to read or interpret basic technical drawings, blueprints, or schematics * Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds What Will Put You Ahead * Technical education or coursework related to machining, tool and die, manufacturing, or a related field * Experience with manual machining equipment * Experience with CNC machining equipment * Experience working with injection molding equipment, molds, or tooling * Experience using precision measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get r...