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Location Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Tooler / Manual Machinist
Location: Chattanooga, TN 37406
Pay: $24.25/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Position Type: Temporary with Potential for Permanent Hire
Overtime: Weekends and overtime may be required
 
About the Opportunity:
We are working with an established manufacturing operation in Chattanooga that is looking for an experienced Tooler / Manual Machinist to join its Maintenance team.
This is a hands-on position focused on building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining aluminum tooling and molds used in production. The right candidate will be comfortable working from blueprints, operating manual machine-shop equipment, and taking a project from initial layout through final completion.
 
What You'll Do:
  1. Build and finish aluminum tools and molds, taking them from rough castings through production-ready tooling.
  2. Machine, modify, repair, and maintain tooling using manual shop equipment and a variety of hand tools.
  3. Operate manual lathes, milling machines, radial drills, and other machine-shop equipment.
  4. Perform aluminum and steel welding as needed for tooling fabrication and repairs.
  5. Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure tooling is built to required dimensions.
  6. Install and modify plumbing associated with tools and molds.
  7. Diagnose tooling problems and make necessary corrections to improve mold performance and production quality.
  8. Troubleshoot tooling issues both in the maintenance area and, when necessary, while tooling is installed on the production press.
  9. Complete work orders in ITS2
  10. Design and construct jigs, fixtures, layouts, and other tooling-related items as production needs arise.
  11. Perform preventative maintenance and make modifications to extend tooling life and improve performance.
  12. Maintain accurate, organized, and safe work areas while following PPE and housekeeping requirements.
  13. Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
  14. Assist in training and developing teammates on tooling and machining skills.
  15. Take ownership of assigned projects and see them through to completion.
  16. Perform other related duties as needed.
 
What We're Looking For:
  1. 3+ years of experience in tool making, mold making, tool repair, or tooling modification preferred.
  2. Candidates with less experience may be considered with relevant formal tooling education or certification.
  3. High school diploma or equivalent.
  4. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  5. Strong manual machining experience.
  6. Proficiency operating equipment such as:
    1. Manual lathes
    2. Milling machines
    3. Radial drills
    4. Shop machinery
    5. Hand tools
    6. Experience with aluminum and steel welding.
    7. Ability to perform tooling repairs and modifications independently.
    8. Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.
    9. Ability to plan a job, determine the necessary steps and materials, and complete the project with minimal direction.
    10. Experience working with the equipment and processes necessary to install or modify tooling plumbing.
    11. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
 
 
 
What Makes This Role a Fit:
This opportunity is well suited for a Tool & Die Maker, Mold Maker, Tooling Technician, Manual Machinist, Tool Repair Technician, or experienced Machinist who enjoys hands-on work and wants to be involved in the complete tooling process—from machining and fabrication through troubleshooting and production support.
 
If you have strong manual machining skills and can take a tooling project from a drawing to a finished, production-ready component, we'd like to hear from you.
 
LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
 
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Posting ID: 1303199582 Posted: 2026-10-12 Job Title: Tooling Machinist
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