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Job Title: Tool and Die Technician Job Description

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing injection molding tools to ensure high performance and minimal downtime in production. You will work in the tooling department on the 3rd shift as a tool room technician (toolmaker), using CNC machines and welding equipment to repair molds for plastic injection and blow molding machines, complementing the maintenance team's efforts.

• Perform repair, maintenance, and preventive care on injection molds.
• Diagnose and correct issues such as flash, short shots, and mold wear.
• Disassemble, clean, polish, and reassemble mold components.
• Operate tool room machinery including mills, grinders, and lathes.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to solve tooling issues.
• Maintain accurate repair logs and maintenance records.
• Ensure molds are properly stored, protected, and labeled.
• Uphold all safety and quality standards in the tool room environment.

• 3-5 years of tool maker experience.
• Injection molding experience is preferred.
• Manual machining, TIG welding, and disassemble and assemble dies.
• Strong knowledge of injection mold tooling, hot runner systems, and cooling circuits.
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Dependable, organized, and a proactive problem solver.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

• 2+ years of experience in mold repair, tool & die, or precision machining.

Candidates have the opportunity to work in a climate-controlled facility that is clean and offers potential for growth in a plastic injection molding environment. There is an opportunity to become a lead, reach top out pay quickly, and enjoy great benefits.

Work in a climate-controlled, clean, and up-to-date facility with new equipment. Each shift has 3-4 techs, with a total of 6 after the new shop build ends in 2025. Positions are available on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

This is a Permanent position based out of CHATTANOOGA, TN.

The pay range for this position is $70720.00 - $79040.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a fully onsite position in CHATTANOOGA,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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