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CNC Programmer / Mold Maker — Injection Molding
Location: Gallaway, TN (On-site)
Type: Full-time
About the Role
Lead CNC programming and mold design/repair for plastic injection molds, jigs, and fixtures. You’ll program toolpaths, redesign components for longevity, and drive continuous improvement in a busy tooling group.
What You’ll Do
- Program CNC mills/lathes/EDM (Mastercam/SolidWorks preferred)
- Perform mold design, repair, and improvements; reverse engineering
- Plan sequences/operations; estimate cycle/process time
- Create and maintain CNC files/data; train peers on CNC basics
- Collaborate with production planning and engineering on standards
Must-Haves
- 5 years in plastic injection molds (design/repair)
- 5 years on CNC equipment (mills, lathes, EDM)
- 5 years CNC programming (Mastercam/SolidWorks/UG)
- CAD/CAM proficiency; strong manufacturing math; on-site availability
Work Environment
Loud manufacturing environment; hearing PPE required; exposure to moving mechanical parts/fumes/heat.