Toolmaker / Mold Maker (Injection Molding)

M & M Industries, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & DTO

Profit sharing eligibility

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

M&M Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join our 1st shift team in Chattanooga, TN. You will interpret engineering drawings, fabricate precision mold components, and perform maintenance on molds and tooling to support production quality and efficiency.

You will operate mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, and EDM equipment, troubleshoot in-press mold issues, and help improve tooling based on engineering prints. A focus on safety and documentation is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience varies by qualifications and level.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot conventional tooling to cut, mill, drill, grind, and shape parts.
• Fabricate, assemble, and inspect components for molds, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part specifications.
• Perform in-press mold troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on tooling.
• Investigate and repair mold issues and maintain production readiness.
• Design and build electrodes, jigs, and fixtures with ergonomic focus.
• Manufacture and improve molds and prototype parts from engineering prints.
• Prepare documentation and tooling records; participate in design reviews.

Skills

Weld (preferred)

Communication skills

CAD software (SolidWorks)

Food safety & GMP awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At M&M Industries, we take pride in producing innovative plastic packaging solutions that make a difference in everyday life. Our success depends on the skilled professionals who design, build, and maintain the tools that keep our manufacturing operations running with precision and reliability. The Tool Maker plays a critical role in supporting production by building, repairing, and improving molds and tooling that drive quality, efficiency, and consistency across our molding operations.

The Tool Maker is responsible for interpreting complex engineering drawings, fabricating precision mold components, and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on molds and tooling. This role requires expertise in both conventional and CNC machining, including the operation of mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, and electrical discharge machines. The Tool Maker supports new tooling development, investigates and repairs mold issues, performs in-press troubleshooting, and ensures that all tooling is maintained to meet production and quality standards.

Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30AM-3:00PM, Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot conventional machine tools to cut, mill, drill, grind, and shape workpieces to specified dimensions.
• Fabricate, assemble, and inspect components, ensuring proper function of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Use precision measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers, to verify part specifications.
• Perform in-press mold troubleshooting, configuration changeovers, and preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Investigate and repair hot runner systems and damaged molds, ensuring functionality and production readiness.
• Design and build electrodes, jigs, and fixtures with an ergonomic focus.
• Manufacture, modify, and improve molds and prototype parts based on engineering prints and production needs.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including work order inspections, preventative maintenance logs, and tooling records.
• Provide mold and tool expertise during design reviews and product development.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with 5S principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Ability to weld (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks; preferred)
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety, GMP, PRP, HACCP, and awareness of food-contact materials as it relates to food-safety packaging (in applicable facilities)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience (preferred)

Experience

• Required years of experience may vary based on qualifications, skills, and level within the role

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle a minimum of 45–50 pounds
• Ability to perform from a standing and/or squatting position as required
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment which may be hot/cold and requires PPE at all times (safety glasses, ear plugs where required, etc.)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Mold Maker with CNC experience (preferred)
• Forklift Certified (required; in-house training provided)
• Overhead Crane Certified (required; in-house training provided)

What We Offer

M&M Industries offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and reward the work that drives our success. Full‑time employees may elect medical, dental and vision coverage effective on their first day of employment. We also offer paid vacation and discretionary time off (DTO), with the amount and timing based on position and tenure; paid company holidays after 90 days; and a 401(k) with company match beginning on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. Educational reimbursement is available after one year of employment. Eligible employees may also participate in quarterly profit sharing when company performance thresholds are met. Hourly employees who work on a recognized holiday receive time-and‑half for all hours worked. Benefits and eligibility are subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.