6Q01 - Maintenance - MMKA - MOLD MAKER A (1st Shift)

Inteplast Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group in Tennessee seeks a Mold Maker A (1st Shift) to perform maintenance on injection molds, jigs and fixtures, and to build tooling components from prints using mills, lathes, EDMs and CNC equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of related experience in mold repair, plus preferred Tool & Die Maker certification. Candidates should understand Lean/Six Sigma, safety protocols, and be willing to work non-standard hours as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 3–5 years mold repair experience.
• Federal/State Certification as a Tool & Die Maker preferred
• Strong knowledge of CNC equipment, programming, surfacing, and DNC

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services tools and components; inspects for wear or damage.
• Disassembles and troubleshoots molds; identifies proper seals and flow.
• Creates tooling components with standard metalworking equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs and CNC).
• Assists with installation of tooling equipment; ensures safe operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic reading

Lean/Six Sigma

Attendance reliability

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

3–5 years mold repair experience

College courses preferred

Tool & Die Maker certification preferred

Tools

Mills

Lathes

ID/OD grinders

Surface grinders

EDMs

CNC machinery

Job description

6Q01 - Maintenance - MMKA - MOLD MAKER A (1st Shift)

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, October 2, 2026 at 4:59 AM

TITLE: Mold Maker A (1st Shift)

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Performs various mold maintenance and repair activities and continuous improvements related to the maintenance and repair of injection molds, jigs, fixtures, and related ancillary equipment. Also builds complex tooling components from standard prints using available metal working equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), with three to five years of related experience in the repair of plastic injection molds, some college preferred.
• Federal/State Certification as a Tool & Die Maker preferred
• Mechanical aptitude required, must have strong working knowledge of tooling, mills, lathes, etc. as well as good schematic reading skills
• Strong knowledge of CNC equipment, programming, software updates, surfacing, cutter paths, and DNC for new project, repairs, and new molds
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma and THM concepts
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and services tools and components, inspects tools for damage or wear
• Disassembles, assembles, and troubleshoots hot manifold systems; electrical problems within the system; identifies proper sealing, expansion, flow, heater dimensions and condition, tip conditions and thermocouple conditions; determines proper voltages/resistance of all components
• Creates new tooling components with the use of standard metal working equipment including mills, lathes, ID/OD grinders, surface grinders, EDMs and various CNC machinery
• Assists with installation of machining and tool making equipment
• Disassembles and assembles molds, identified proper water seal and flow through molds
• Identifies proper cleaning techniques of all tool components and plates. Identifies mold location and safe usage of mold rack and carts
• Safely operates equipment and machinery in tooling repair area; must have an understanding of safety of self and others
• Attends internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks. Instructs others, formally and informally, regarding tooling related skills and knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and requires hearing protection

Inteplast Group is an Affine Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.