Precision Mold Machinist – Aluminum & Tooling Expert

Randstad USA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Overtime opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced manual machinist to craft and perfect custom tooling from start to finish, building high-quality aluminum molds and components in a modern manufacturing setting. You will join a supportive team, enjoy overtime opportunities, and access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

The role offers a first shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM) with a salary range of $50,000–$54,000 per year, and a strong PTO program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tool repairs & modifications, fabrication with aluminum and carbon steel.
• Able to read and understand blueprints.
• Skilled in use of all machine shop equipment including lathe, milling machines, radial drill, aluminum and steel welding equipment, and various hand tools.
• Must plan and follow the job through to completion, doing all necessary work.
• Must work with equipment required for plumbing on tool/molds.

Responsibilities

• Machine rough aluminum castings into finished production molds using standard manual shop equipment per technical blueprints.
• Execute preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and custom modifications on aluminum and steel tooling.
• Install, maintain, and test utility plumbing, fittings, and thermal control lines on molds.
• Perform TIG welding on aluminum and steel to repair, patch, or rebuild tool surfaces.
• Troubleshoot active mold and tooling defects directly on the press line to minimize production downtime.
• Layout, plan, and fabricate custom jigs, fixtures, and shop items to support plant production.
• Complete Work Orders, Tool Quality Reviews (TQRs), and PM documentation in the shop management system.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in compliance with 5S standards and plant safety regulations.

Skills

Manual Lathe

Manual Mill

Tool Repairs

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Hand Tools

Mold Fabrication & Repair

Mechanical & Utility Plumbing

Equipment Troubleshooting

Education

High School

Tools

Lathe machines

Milling machines

Radial drill

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Mold fabrication equipment

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced manual machinist to craft and perfect custom tooling from start to finish, building high-quality aluminum molds and components in a modern manufacturing setting. You will join a supportive team, enjoy overtime opportunities, and access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

The role offers a first shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM) with a salary range of $50,000–$54,000 per year, and a strong PTO program.