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Posted 21 July, 2026

Tool Technician

Elwood Staffing
Chattanooga, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Tool Technician


We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Tool Technician to join our night shift team. This role specializes in the calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of specialized manufacturing equipment, precision tools, and control systems, with a strong focus on injection molding operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring machinery runs safely and efficiently across industrial plants, minimizing production downtime.


What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Tool Technician Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $23.00 to $26.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • Third Shift (Monday through Friday from 06:00pm to 06:30am)
  • Perform calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of specialized manufacturing equipment, precision tools, and complex control systems.
  • Conduct testing and adjustment of devices that monitor critical parameters such as pressure, temperature, and electrical load.
  • Diagnose complex malfunctions in hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems utilizing diagnostic software and precision hand tools.
  • Dismantle equipment, replace defective parts, and meticulously document all maintenance and repair activities.
  • Apply expertise in injection molding processes, molded part feasibility, and tool build/design principles.
  • Work with and maintain various injection molding equipment, robotics, and auxiliary systems.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with diverse injection molding tool technologies including, but not limited to, RPT, Aluminum, P-20, mold max, cooling and turbulent flow, tool shot, and in-mold formed laminates.

Tool Technician Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of proven tooling/technical experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • 1-3 years of experience within the automotive industry.
  • Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
  • Familiarity with robotics in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong understanding and experience with plastic injection molding processes.
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen (Excluding THC) is required as a condition of employment


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.


Our commitment to you: to be Kind, Helpful, Respectful, Honest and Committed To Finding You Work.


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Chattanooga, TN

3261 Perimeter Dr

Chattanooga, TN 37421



*Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Country Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


*See above for qualifications

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