Experienced Tooling Machinist - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Company: Plastic Ingenuity
Location: Cross Plains
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. We are seeking an Experienced Tooling Machinist to support advanced tooling and mold-building operations. 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. Involved in projects from start to finish Long-term stability with a growing manufacturer What You'll Do 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 What You Bring 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

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