Precision Mold Tooling Machinist

Join ConMet in Canton, NC as a Precision Mold Tooling Machinist (Day Shift)

Picture your day starting on the shop floor, preparing large plastic injection molds that keep the Class 8 heavy truck industry rolling. On our Day shift, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring our tooling is precise, reliable, and production-ready. If you take pride in thousandths-of-an-inch accuracy and enjoy working hands-on with mills, lathes, and surface grinders, this role is for you.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review work orders and job specs to plan machine setups, material needs, and sequencing.
• Set up, operate, and maintain manual machining equipment—mills, lathes, and surface grinders—to build, modify, and repair injection molding tools and components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and CAD models, translating tolerances into exact machining steps.
• Execute precision cuts and finishes to meet exact specifications and surface quality requirements.
• Use scales, rules, calipers, micrometers, and thread/plug gauges to dial in machines and fixtures.
• Track the molding schedule, perform insert changes, and prepare tooling to meet production readiness.
• Monitor molds in operation to spot tooling issues or machine malfunctions before they escalate.
• Measure molds and parts to verify dimensional accuracy and overall machine performance.
• Conduct daily inspections of cranes and related lifting equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molds and tooling to maximize uptime and quality.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• A one-year certificate from a college or technical school and at least three years of experience in a machine shop environment (required). An equivalent blend of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with surface grinders, lathes, and mills.
• Skill using overhead cranes and a forklift.
• Ability to follow instructions, read micrometers, and interpret CAD drawings and blueprints.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision; life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation accrual and holidays
• 100% company-paid participation in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company 401k program match
• Wellness reimbursement

Why ConMet

• Solutions Provider: Since 1964, our innovations have been built into nearly every heavy-duty truck in North America.
• People-First: Collaboration and innovation thrive here—we invest in workplaces and communities so our teams can do their best work.
• Customer Focused: Trusted by OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket to deliver high-performance solutions.
• Committed to Sustainability: We’re taking action to shrink our footprint and advance environmental sustainability across the commercial vehicle industry.

Equal Opportunity

ConMet is an Equal Opportunity Employer