Tooling Supervisor posted 4/2026
DEMGY, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States
Position Summary
Toolroom Supervisor is a hands‑on moldmaker who directs and manages day‑to‑day toolroom operations and personnel, leading the tooling department in maintaining, repairing and producing molds and fixtures in support of production and engineering to meet customer and company objectives.
Job Skill Requirements
Proven ability as a Journeyman moldmaker with heavy experience in injection molds
Ability to lead others and delegate effectively
Ability to supervise and work well with others inter‑departmentally and intra‑departmentally
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks
Ability to interpret part and mold drawings and specifications
Ability to build injection molds to correct dimensions, using specifications provided (3D CAD data, component drawings, etc.)
Ability to use measuring instruments (micrometer, caliper, gauge blocks, etc.)
Functional knowledge of computers, Windows operating system, and CAD/CAM software
Functional knowledge of CNC, EDM, manual milling, and grinding equipment
Minimum Education And Qualifications
High School Diploma
Journeyman Moldmaker Certificate
Supervisor or Manager certificate or equivalent experience
Job Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct and manage day‑to‑day toolroom operations and toolroom personnel
Work with production and engineering to determine toolroom support requirements; prioritize and assign tasks as needed
Interface with vendors to ensure the timeliness and quality of external tooling work
Ensure that departmental personnel have the necessary information to complete their assigned tasks
Determine future resource needs for personnel and equipment and make recommendations to site management
Assist site management with the development of an apprenticeship program
Mentor moldmaker apprentices and other trainees as needed
Document and monitor departmental KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to drive improvement
Manage departmental supplies and critical spares to minimize production disruption and stay within budget
Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained
Tooling Responsibilities
Complete and document mold repairs, analyzing the cause for failure and implementing mold improvements to maximize uptime
Complete and document mold preventive maintenance and make recommendations to improve mold longevity or to replace tooling as needed
Build assembly and machining fixtures
Build tooling to specification within the scheduled timeframe
Lead and assist in mold build projects as needed, ensuring on‑time completion to specification and communicating project timelines and responsibilities to all team members
Ensure that the project team members have the information to do their part of the job
Inform the Project Manager if the work cannot be completed to specification or within the timeframe as soon as the situation is known; offer alternatives to complete the build as planned for specifications and on‑time delivery
Employee Responsibilities
Uphold and comply with Demgy's Code of Ethics and Conduct
Follow safety policies
Contribute to the success of the company's environmental, health & safety program
Maintain a positive working relationship with co‑workers in all departments
Benefits
401(k) with weekly company match
Personal and sick leave benefits accrue weekly and do not expire at year end; accrue 1 week personal/sick leave annually
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver options
10 paid holidays annually, plus paid vacation benefits that accrue weekly and do not expire; accrue 2 weeks vacation per year for the first 5 years; 3 weeks a year thereafter
Company Overview
Demgy Chicago, LLC – a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970.
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Toolroom Supervisor is a hands‑on moldmaker who directs and manages day‑to‑day toolroom operations and personnel, leading the tooling department in maintaining, repairing and producing molds and fixtures in support of production and engineering to meet customer and company objectives.
Job Skill Requirements
Proven ability as a Journeyman moldmaker with heavy experience in injection molds
Ability to lead others and delegate effectively
Ability to supervise and work well with others inter‑departmentally and intra‑departmentally
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks
Ability to interpret part and mold drawings and specifications
Ability to build injection molds to correct dimensions, using specifications provided (3D CAD data, component drawings, etc.)
Ability to use measuring instruments (micrometer, caliper, gauge blocks, etc.)
Functional knowledge of computers, Windows operating system, and CAD/CAM software
Functional knowledge of CNC, EDM, manual milling, and grinding equipment
Minimum Education And Qualifications
High School Diploma
Journeyman Moldmaker Certificate
Supervisor or Manager certificate or equivalent experience
Job Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct and manage day‑to‑day toolroom operations and toolroom personnel
Work with production and engineering to determine toolroom support requirements; prioritize and assign tasks as needed
Interface with vendors to ensure the timeliness and quality of external tooling work
Ensure that departmental personnel have the necessary information to complete their assigned tasks
Determine future resource needs for personnel and equipment and make recommendations to site management
Assist site management with the development of an apprenticeship program
Mentor moldmaker apprentices and other trainees as needed
Document and monitor departmental KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to drive improvement
Manage departmental supplies and critical spares to minimize production disruption and stay within budget
Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained
Tooling Responsibilities
Complete and document mold repairs, analyzing the cause for failure and implementing mold improvements to maximize uptime
Complete and document mold preventive maintenance and make recommendations to improve mold longevity or to replace tooling as needed
Build assembly and machining fixtures
Build tooling to specification within the scheduled timeframe
Lead and assist in mold build projects as needed, ensuring on‑time completion to specification and communicating project timelines and responsibilities to all team members
Ensure that the project team members have the information to do their part of the job
Inform the Project Manager if the work cannot be completed to specification or within the timeframe as soon as the situation is known; offer alternatives to complete the build as planned for specifications and on‑time delivery
Employee Responsibilities
Uphold and comply with Demgy's Code of Ethics and Conduct
Follow safety policies
Contribute to the success of the company's environmental, health & safety program
Maintain a positive working relationship with co‑workers in all departments
Benefits
401(k) with weekly company match
Personal and sick leave benefits accrue weekly and do not expire at year end; accrue 1 week personal/sick leave annually
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver options
10 paid holidays annually, plus paid vacation benefits that accrue weekly and do not expire; accrue 2 weeks vacation per year for the first 5 years; 3 weeks a year thereafter
Company Overview
Demgy Chicago, LLC – a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970.
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