ACARA Jobs
Tool Room Assistant
Apply- ID: 557987
- Posted: 3/9/2026
- Location: Kenly, NC
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Are you a Tool Room Assistant looking to join one of the top companies in the Investment Management industry?
Are you looking to further your career and grow?
Do you have Mechanical inclined experience working with tools?
If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!
Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Kenly, NC. Interested?
Here's what you'd do:
- Responsible for the proper care of injection molds for/from the presses.
- Change mold inserts as needed.
- Review production requirements and coordinate with the Shift Supervisor to prioritize mold changes as per the Daily Report.
- Pull molds from storage and inspect their condition.
- Ensures molds are handled properly.
- Clean molds for production runs by taking them apart, cleaning and putting them back together for storage.
- Change mold inserts as needed by the Daily Production Report and verify they are clean to start production.
- Work areas should stay clean and free of debris.
- Ensure that safety practices and procedures are followed.
- Inspect the equipment in the assigned area to ensure safety and performance each day and follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Completes tasks promptly.
- Performs assembly or secondary operations as needed and assists the team and the rest of the shift in any manner needed.
- Assist in other areas as needed and any other duties as assigned by the Tool Room Manager or General Manager.
- Performs job duties in accordance with ISO 9001 Procedures and Work Instructions.
Here's what you'll get:
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 / hr.
Hours: 40 hrs/Week.
Length: Contract to hire.
Sound like a good fit?
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About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies attract and retain top talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver comprehensive staffing solutions, including contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services, worldwide.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of mechanical inclined experience working with tools.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Ability to perform simple math functions.
- Ability to follow written directions in Standard Operating Procedure manuals and other work-related documents.
- Ability to communicate courteously and positively when dealing with others.
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Ability to accurately determine whether a mold conforms to quality specifications.
- Knowledge and consistent application of Lockout/Tagout on all equipment.
- Previous injection molding experience.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Vision - The ability to visually inspect molds for quality defects.
- Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
- Seeing - Read Daily Production Report and Standard Operating 75-100.
- Procedure Manual.
- Visually see the proper placement of mold.
- Standing/Walking - Standing at the mold.
- Moving to various workstations 75-100.
- Finger/Hand - Using wrenches and various tools to clean and mold 75-100.
- Change inserts.
- Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling - Moving around molds while working 50-100.
- Reaching - While working with molds, 75-100.
- Lifting from 10 - 50 pounds - Lifting small molds or inserts 75-100.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force to set molds, which needs lifting and reaching at least 8 times a day without assistance.
- Exerting at least 25 pounds of force to clamp molds in place without assistance at least 8 times per day.
- The job is considered relatively active work requiring stooping, kneeling, reaching, turning, twisting, and climbing.
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.