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Injection Mold Tooling Technician II


Job Location:

Foothill Ranch, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 33 - 34
Posted: 12 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A day in this role

You keep world-class eyewear in motion. As an Injection Mold Tooling Technician II at Oakley (part of EssilorLuxottica) your craft ensures our lenses and frames reach customers across the a fast-paced manufacturing environment powered by innovation youll maintain repair and finetune precision tooling that supports iconic brands such as RayBan Oakley Persol and Oliver Peoples.

What youll do
  • Interpret tooling drawings and follow detailed work instructions to the letter.
  • Safely disassemble and reassemble injection molds with accuracy and speed.
  • Clean molds and support Maintenance Technicians when additional hands are needed.
  • Plan your work against a schedule to meet deadlines and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Keep your bench and shared spaces orderly and auditready.
  • Use precision metrology tools (micrometers calipers height gages bore mics and more) to verify components.
  • Help monitor and sustain an adequate inventory of mold components and consumables.
  • Drive down machine downtime through proactive maintenance and quick response.
  • Care for all shop tools and machines including daily cleaning of tool room equipment.
  • Document activities and parts usage in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Operate independently when given clear direction and priorities.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineers to troubleshoot tooling issues and implement improvements.
  • Support inpress repairs on the production floor to minimize unplanned stops.
  • Grind critical details on a surface grinder holding /- .0002.
  • Run a Bridgeport/lathe to within /- .001 tolerances.
  • Apply knowledge of hot runner/manifold systems (e.g. MoldMaster Synventive).
  • Polish bench and fit details; spot new components as required.
  • Diagnose root causes and execute lasting repairs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 13 years handson experience in a tool room focused on plastic injection mold repair or maintenance.
  • Team mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and ideas.
  • Working knowledge of mold/die components and their functions.
  • Ability to read tooling drawings and schematics.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Curiosity and a drive to learn new technologies.
  • Skill in juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Initiative and proactive problem solving.
  • Availability to work over 8 hours/day plus some weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferred
  • Toolmaking certificate in die cast or plastic injection molding.
  • 58 years of tool room experience in plastic injection mold repair/maintenance.
  • 35 years using handoperated tool room equipment.
  • SAP or other CMMS experience.
  • Prototype toolmaking experience.
  • Injection molding process experience.
  • Toolmaker/Mold Maker Journeyman certification.
  • Trade school or college coursework.
  • Ownership of or ability to obtain essential hand tools for the role.
About EssilorLuxottica

We design make and distribute leading visioncare products worldwide bringing lenses like Varilux Crizal Eyezen Stellest and Transitions to market and delivering premium retail experiences through Sunglass Hut LensCrafters Target Optical and top ecommerce sites. Our global community of 200000 employees advances vision care through technology innovation and a robust supply chain. Follow us on LinkedIn to discover more.

Compensation & benefits

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors including geography experience qualifications skills and local minimum wage addition you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care retirement savings paid time off/vacation and various employee discounts.

Legal

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Required Experience:

IC