Mold Maker I

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an entry-level Mold Maker I to maintain, repair, and improve molds and tooling in manufacturing operations. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, diagnose tooling issues, and assist with mold changeovers while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards.

You will work with mold making equipment, hand tools, and precision measuring devices, supporting production and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure reliable tooling and minimal

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of mold making or related manufacturing experience.
• Completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship program or related degree.
• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mold storage and work area per 6S standards and safety guidelines.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on molds, dies, tooling.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble molds per schedules.
• Troubleshoot mold issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes.
• Perform emergency mold repairs to minimize downtime.
• Operate lathes, mills, surface grinders; use precision equipment.
• Repair mold components via machining, grinding, polishing, welding, bench work.
• Assist in mold changeovers, setup verification, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Skills

Mold making

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

English communication

Machining basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tool & Die apprenticeship completion

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

TIG welding

Measuring instruments

Job description

CKV Mold Maker I Job Description

At Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our users. The Mold Maker I is responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and improvement of production molds, tooling, and related equipment used in manufacturing operations. This entry-level, skilled trades position supports production by performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing tooling issues, conducting repairs, and assisting with mold changeovers while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Your Role on Our Team

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates safety first mindset; follows all safety related processes and procedures, quickly escalates safety related concerns or issues to create a safe work environment for all employees.
• Maintain work area, including but not limited to, mold storage, secondary equipment storage and mold crib, per 6s facility standards without direction.
• 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.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Moderate proficiency to read and communicate in English
• Minimum two (2) years of mold making, tool and die, mold maintenance, or related manufacturing experience; or
• Completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship program; or
• Associate degree or technical certification in Machine Tool Technology, Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Experience operating machine shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and surface grinders.
• Basic TIG welding proficiency.
• Strong mathematical, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills.
• Speed, Agility & Urgency - Respond rapidly to mold and tooling issues, adapt quickly to changing production needs, and execute high-quality repairs with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• User Focused, Solution Driven - Maintain a strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure equipment performs at the highest level of efficiency to produce quality products for a positive end user experience.
• Extreme Ownership - Take full accountability for the condition, performance, and reliability of assigned molds and tooling by proactively identifying issues, executing effective repairs, and following through until problems are fully resolved.
• One Team Mentality - Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality, supporting smooth operations and team success
• Disruptive Mindset - Bring positive energy that motivates others while working independently or alongside a team
• Candid - Support a culture of transparency and accountability across the department through honest, direct feedback
• Relentless Improvement - The initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement, raising the standard for yourself and your team.

Working Conditions:

• The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Prolonged standing and/or walking for up to 12 hours per shift
• Physically demanding that requires fr