Tool & Die Maker Needed - Knoxville, TN

Employbridge; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to join our Knoxville, TN facility for day shift work. The role involves constructing, repairing, and maintaining dies and related tooling, reading blueprints, and ensuring tight tolerances with precision instruments.

The ideal candidate has a certified 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent tool & die experience, plus several years of machinist work and strong math skills.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of general mechanical experience.
• Completion of a certified 4-year apprenticeship program, or equivalent Tool & Die experience as demonstrated through a tool and die evaluation.
• Minimum of four (4) years of machinist experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, gauges, instruments, and technical drawings.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and maintain dies, molds, tools, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose mechanical issues.
• Perform development work and support assigned projects.
• Operate machining equipment while maintaining close tolerances.
• Read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and gauges to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform machining, fabrication, welding, and cutting tasks as needed.

Skills

General mechanical experience

Machinist experience

Reading blueprints

Mathematical calculations

Education

Certified 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent Tool & Die experience

Tools

Machining equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Employbridge is looking for a Tool & Die Maker to work at a facility in Knoxville, TN.

Shift: Days

Pay Range: $32.65 - $39.15 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and maintain dies, molds, tools, fixtures, and related equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose mechanical issues
• Perform development work and support assigned projects
• Operate machining equipment while maintaining close tolerances
• Read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and specifications
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and gauges to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform machining, fabrication, welding, and cutting tasks as needed

To be considered candidates should have:

• At least 6 months of general mechanical experience
• Completion of a certified 4-year apprenticeship program, or equivalent Tool & Die experience as demonstrated through a tool and die evaluation
• Minimum of four (4) years of machinist experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, gauges, instruments, and technical drawings
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations