Laborup

Tool Maker & Machinist

Laborup  •  $30 - $34/hr  •  Maryville, TN (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

We're hiring for the tool repair and tool making shop of a well-respected automotive brand, supporting their plastic injection department.

As a Tool Maker, you will join a team of skilled tradespeople who truly contribute to the operation—handling everything from manual machining and precision grinding to laser welding and complex mold repairs. This is a traditional tooling environment that values versatility; we are looking for craftsmen who can toggle between the artistry of manual bridgeports and the technical precision of CNC programming. You aren't just a number here; you are a problem-solver ensuring our production keeps moving.

We believe that high-level machining doesn't require sacrificing your personal life. We are looking for people who value good work, good culture, and a healthy work-life balance. If you take pride in doing great work to support a timeless brand, this is the shop for you.

Compensation

  • Junior Level: $26 - $30 / hr
  • Senior Level: $29 - $34 / hr

Shift:

  • Standard 1st Shift
  • Monday – Friday

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Strong Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday package
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401k with company match
  • Stable work environment with a focus on work-life balance

Responsibilities:

  • Blueprint & Design Interpretation – Work directly from concept drawings, GD&T drawings, and solid models to plan and execute complex builds.
  • Manual Machining Mastery – Utilize Bridgeports, lathes, and jig bores to create angles, radii, and custom tooling with a focus on efficiency and surface finish.
  • CNC Operation & Programming – Set up fixtures, manage tool changes/touch-offs, and perform dry runs; capable of programming and operating CNC milling and turning centers.
  • Precision Grinding – Execute surface and OD grinding with manual grinders, holding tight tolerances down to .0001” for gauges and critical components.
  • Mold Repair & Maintenance – Troubleshoot and repair injection molds based on feedback from the molding department, including changing mold versions, fixing parting lines, and maintaining existing dies.
  • EDM & Specialty Operations – Operate wire and sinker EDM machines (manual and CNC) to create high-quality parts; utilize laser welding equipment for precision repairs.
  • Fixture Design – Design and build repeatable production fixtures utilizing manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic clamping systems.
  • CAD/CAM Utilization – Utilize SolidWorks to interpret models and MasterCAM to generate machine code from solids for efficient production.
  • Process Optimization – Select optimal speeds, feeds, and depths of cut for both milling and turning to maximize efficiency and finish quality.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Tooling Experience – Experience levels ranging from 5-15+ years of experience all welcome, ideally within an injection mold toolroom environment.
  • Mechanical Aptitude – Strong ability to troubleshoot machining processes, solve equipment problems, and collaborate with engineering on prototype tooling.
  • Software Proficiency – Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks) and CAM (MasterCAM) is highly preferred; must be able to navigate toolroom computer systems for tracking.
  • Math & Measurement – Strong grasp of Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry; able to interpret bar graphs and calculate rate/ratio/percentages.
  • Versatility – We need a little bit of everything. While you may not be an expert in every single machine listed, a willingness to learn and jump between manual, CNC, and grinding tasks is essential.
  • Communication Skills – Must be able to read, write, and interpret English to adhere to quality standards and reporting requirements.
  • Physical Capability – Comfortable working in an active shop environment, using hand tools, and lifting/moving materials as required.

Benefits

Compensation

  • Junior Level: $26 - $30 / hr
  • Senior Level: $29 - $34 / hr

Shift:

  • Standard 1st Shift
  • Monday – Friday

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Strong Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday package
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401k with company match
  • Stable work environment with a focus on work-life balance
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
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