Tooling Technician I: Mold Maintenance & Precision Machining

Clayens; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Tooling Technician I to maintain molding tooling, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot molds to keep production running smoothly in a multi‑shift, 35‑press facility.

The role involves hands‑on work with calipers, micrometers, CNC lathes, EDMs, grinders and milling machines, plus creating mold repairs and tooling improvements while following strict safety standards and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-3 years in tool room or job shop machining.
• Ability to read prints and GD&T with basic tolerance concepts.
• Familiarity with standard machining equipment and metallurgy basics.
• Ability to operate multiple toolroom machines safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair injection molds for a multi-shift facility.
• Repair cavities and cores due to wear or damage.
• Perform routine maintenance on EDM equipment and other tooling.
• Assist in machine setup and tool changes on lathes and mills.
• Ensure accurate mold history records and safety compliance.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

GD&T

Print reading

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Mold components knowledge

Metallurgy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling

Surface grinder

Lathe

Sine chuck

EDM maintenance

Milling machines

Grinder maintenance

Tool programming (CNC)

3D modeling

Job description

Clayens in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Tooling Technician I to maintain molding tooling, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot molds to keep production running smoothly in a multi‑shift, 35‑press facility.

The role involves hands‑on work with calipers, micrometers, CNC lathes, EDMs, grinders and milling machines, plus creating mold repairs and tooling improvements while following strict safety standards and quality processes.