Precision Mold & Toolmaker for Injection Molding

Teksky; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky is seeking a skilled Toolmaker / Mold Maker to join our manufacturing team. You will build, repair, and maintain molds and tooling for plastic injection molding operations, ensuring efficient production and high-quality output.

You will read engineering drawings, operate CNC and conventional machines, and contribute to tooling development and preventative maintenance. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain molds, tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Interpret engineering drawings and fabricate precision mold components.
• Operate conventional and CNC machine tools (mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, EDM).
• Troubleshoot molds during production and perform preventative maintenance.
• Repair damaged molds and hot runner systems.
• Manufacture and modify tooling based on drawings.
• Use calipers and micrometers for precision measurement.
• Maintain tooling documentation and work orders.
• Support new tooling development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety procedures and keep area clean and organized.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Communication

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC machining

Conventional machining

CAD (SolidWorks or similar)

Job description

Teksky is seeking a skilled Toolmaker / Mold Maker to join our manufacturing team. You will build, repair, and maintain molds and tooling for plastic injection molding operations, ensuring efficient production and high-quality output.

You will read engineering drawings, operate CNC and conventional machines, and contribute to tooling development and preventative maintenance. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.