Tooling Technician

Chattanooga, Tennessee
Temp-to-Hire
$24.25/Hour
$0.75/Hour Shift Differential for Off-Shift

Open Positions

Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tooling Technician / Tool Maker to join the Tooling Team. This position will be responsible for building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining tooling and molds while supporting production schedules and preventative maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair aluminum tools and molds from rough casting through production-ready completion.


• Build and modify tools and molds according to blueprints and specifications.


• Operate machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, radial drills, and other tooling equipment.


• Perform aluminum and steel welding as needed.


• Install and maintain required plumbing on tools and molds.


• Complete work orders and required documentation.


• Complete TQRs on new tools and required forms.


• Make tooling modifications and repairs.


• Follow tooling repair and preventative maintenance schedules.


• Troubleshoot tool and mold defects.


• Troubleshoot tooling while on the production press when needed.


• Plan layouts and construct jigs and other tooling-related items.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.


• Follow PPE and safety requirements.


• Participate in training, continuous improvement, and 5S programs.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with tool repairs, modifications, and fabrication.


• Experience working with aluminum and carbon steel.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Skilled in the use of:

• • Lathes
  
  
  • Milling machines
  
  
  • Radial drills
  
  
  • Aluminum and steel welding equipment
  
  
  • Various hand tools


• Ability to independently plan and complete jobs from start to finish.


• Experience with tooling plumbing and related equipment.

Apply Today!

If you have tooling, mold-making, fabrication, or machine shop experience and are looking for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Chattanooga, we want to hear from you!