Mold Maker A: Precision Tooling (1st Shift)

Medegen Medical Products/Medira; Gallaway (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is hiring a Mold Maker A (1st Shift) to perform mold maintenance, repair, and tooling fabrication for injection molds and related equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs, and CNC systems, plus strong mechanical aptitude and schematic reading skills.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in mold repair; certification as a Tool & Die Maker is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in repair of plastic injection molds
• Tool & Die Maker certification preferred (Federal/State)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of tooling, mills, lathes, etc.
• Solid CNC knowledge: programming, surfacing, cutter paths, DNC for molds
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma and THM concepts understood

Responsibilities

• Clean and service tools; inspect for damage or wear
• Disassemble/assemble molds; troubleshoot HVAC components and electrical issues; verify voltages and resistances
• Create tooling components with mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs and CNC machinery
• Assist with installation of machining and tool‑making equipment
• Identify mold water seal and flow; ensure proper cleaning of components
• Identify safe mold rack usage; follow safety protocols
• Attend meetings to set priorities; train others in tooling skills

Skills

Mold maintenance

CNC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic reading

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

THM concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tool & Die Maker certification

Tools

Mills

Lathes

ID/OD grinders

Surface grinders

EDMs

CNC machinery

Job description

Inteplast Group is hiring a Mold Maker A (1st Shift) to perform mold maintenance, repair, and tooling fabrication for injection molds and related equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs, and CNC systems, plus strong mechanical aptitude and schematic reading skills.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in mold repair; certification as a Tool & Die Maker is preferred.