Entry-Level Mold Maker: Precision Tooling & Repair

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an entry-level Mold Maker I to support production by maintaining, repairing, and improving molds, dies, tooling, and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose tooling issues, execute repairs, and assist with mold changeovers while adhering to 6S standards and working with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous production flow.

Qualifications

• Two years of mold making, tool and die, mold maintenance, or related manufacturing experience; or completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship program; or an associated degree/technical certification in related fields.
• Strong mathematical, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating machine shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and surface grinders.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on molds, dies, tooling, and related equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble molds according to maintenance schedules and production requirements.
• Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform emergency mold repairs to minimize downtime and support production continuity.
• Repair mold components through machining, grinding, polishing, fitting, welding, and bench work activities.
• Assist in mold changeovers, setup verification, and startup activities.
• Operate machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and other precision equipment.
• Utilize hand tools, measuring instruments, and precision inspection equipment to manufacture or repair mold components.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy using metric and standard measurement systems.
• Perform TIG welding and other approved repair processes when required.
• Verify repaired and manufactured mold components meet specifications and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve mold performance and reduce recurring equipment failures.
• Assist in documenting repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve tooling issues.
• Communicate equipment concerns and repair status effectively.
• Support production schedules by responding promptly to tooling-related issues.
• Work unsupervised while using manual and/or power equipment and tools while performing multiple tasks.
• Proactively work with team members to meet the needs of the production floor.
• Ability to work overtime with advanced or little notice.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mold making

Troubleshooting

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tool & Die apprenticeship program

Associate degree or technical certification in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Drill presses

TIG welding

Precision inspection equipment

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an entry-level Mold Maker I to support production by maintaining, repairing, and improving molds, dies, tooling, and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose tooling issues, execute repairs, and assist with mold changeovers while adhering to 6S standards and working with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous production flow.