Mold Maker I — Precision Tooling & Maintenance

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

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