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Tooling Technician

Jabil · Hanover Park, IL · $20.77–$37.36 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a mold repair that was harder than expected. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can work through difficult tooling problems and ask for help when needed.

Why does detailed documentation of mold repairs matter?

What they are checking: Whether they see records as the way to spot recurring problems and plan future maintenance.

What would you do

Production needs a mold back right now, but you found more damage. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they report status clearly to the supervisor and help decide between a quick fix and a full repair.

How do you work with molding technicians to tell a mold problem from a process problem?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate across roles instead of blaming the other side for defects.

About the work

Walk me through a preventive maintenance routine you would do on an injection mold.

What they are checking: Whether they know cleaning, inspecting vents, ejector pins, cooling lines and wear points in a regular routine.

A mold is producing parts with flash. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell mold damage from process causes like clamp pressure and parting line wear.

What machining tools have you used to repair molds, like mills, grinders or lathes?

What they are checking: Whether they can make precise corrective repairs on tooling steel, not just swap parts.

How do you test a mold after repair before handing it back to production?

What they are checking: Whether they confirm the fix with proper checks so it does not fail again on the press.

How would you keep track of mold parts inventory so a common spare is always on hand?

What they are checking: Whether they track inventory so a missing part does not keep a mold out of production.

How do you handle and store molds safely, given how heavy they are?

What they are checking: Whether they respect rigging, crane and storage safety, since mold handling can cause serious injuries.

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The full job description

As published by Jabil.

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. SUMMARY The Tooling Technician is responsible for the repair and “return-to-operation” of injection molding tools that are actively engaged in producing quality products. · Competitive Benefits including Site Profit Sharing! · Multiple Openings Available! · Relocation available! · Possible overtime! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Perform preventive maintenance on Injection Molds according to procedure and reports the status of the molds to the supervisor. · Operates machining tools and equipment for preventive and/or corrective maintenance of the molds. · Perform repairs and tests on Injection Molds. · Performs inventory of molding tools and parts and reports the status to supervisor. · Store and maintain validated components. · Stores non-validated components. · Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair. · Improves the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by the documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions to prevent future manufacturing interruptions. · Follows all procedures and training. · Maintains excellent attendance. · May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. · Advise supervisor of any recurring production failures so that prompt corrective action may be taken. · Escalates recurring issues through the proper chain of command. · Maintains logs of all molds that have undergone preventative maintenance, as well as controlling each of the molds. · Maintains machine cleanliness standards. · Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations · Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (JOB QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS) · High school diploma or equivalent · Must have experience repairing plastic injection molds · Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment · Machines and tools area knowledge · Ability to Operate All Manual Mold Shop Equipment and Machines · Mechanical skills · Detail Oriented · Determination · Problem solving skills/troubleshooting · Working well within a team · Responsiveness IL – S04 The hourly pay range for this role is $20.77 - $37.36. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan. Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes. BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. 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