About the role
Injection Mold Toolmaker & Machining Specialist
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Join a well-established manufacturer as the go-to expert keeping high-volume production molds and tooling in peak condition. In this hands-on role, you’ll build, refurbish, and fine-tune precision tooling while partnering closely with production and engineering to eliminate downtime and lift throughput.
A day in the life
- Construct, rework, and upgrade production molds, tooling, fixtures, and related components that keep the line moving.
- Run manual mills, engine lathes, grinders, drill presses, band saws, and EDM equipment to machine tight-tolerance parts.
- Translate prints, models, blueprints, and technical specs (including GD&T) into accurate components that meet tolerance.
- Execute preventative maintenance on molds and tooling to extend service life and performance.
- Diagnose root causes of tooling failures and complete repairs quickly to cut downtime.
- Troubleshoot in-press mold issues and recommend/implement corrective actions while tooling is installed on production equipment.
- Service and repair hot runner systems and associated mold components as needed.
- Produce accessories such as electrodes, custom fixtures, and workholding to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Support prototype modifications and incorporate engineering changes during iterations.
- Verify parts with precision metrology tools—calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges—to confirm dimensional accuracy.
- Document work orders, PM activities, inspections, and tooling history with accuracy and clarity.
- Participate in tooling reviews and collaborate with engineering on design improvements for reliability and manufacturability.
- Maintain a safe, organized, 5S-oriented workspace and follow established safety procedures.
- Pitch in on additional machining and tooling projects as assigned.
What you’ll bring
- Hands-on experience building, repairing, and maintaining production molds or tooling in a manufacturing environment.
- Deep knowledge of manual machining processes—milling, turning, grinding, drilling—and EDM methods.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with precision inspection equipment to verify critical dimensions.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for production tooling and mold-related issues.
- Understanding of preventative maintenance for molds and tooling.
- Welding experience is a plus.
- CAD familiarity (SolidWorks or similar) preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
Proficiencies
- CNC Tooling
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Manual Machining Skills
- Injection Molding Experience
- Manual lathe
- Manual mill
- Tool and die
- Surface grinder
Machines & technologies you’ll use
- Surface Grinder
- Manual Grinder
- Manual Vertical Mill
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