Toolmaker

Title: Toolmaker

Job Summary:

The Toolmaker is capable of building, jigs, fixture, gages, molds and dies, troubleshooting, grooming, repairing, and maintaining close tolerance tooling.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. The Toolmakers carries out several essential functions.

• Capable of building, troubleshooting, grooming, repairing, and maintaining high-speed progressive dies and close tolerance insert molds.
• Capable of working with micro parts and thin materials typically .003 thousandths thick or less.
• Capable of holding close tolerances on precision tooling, typically .0002 or better daily.
• Capable of setting up all Tool Room equipment such as Jig Bores, Milling Machines, Lathes, and Surface Grinders.
• Capable of interpreting and working to Engineering Drawings and standards.
• Capable of programming tool room CNC equipment utilizing the machine-tool on-board conversational software.
• Manufacture quality parts while meeting production demand.
• Self-Inspection for quality of all parts manufactured, utilizing inspection equipment.
• Capable of performing machine maintenance and diagnosing machine problems with minimal supervision.
• Continuously practices efficient techniques and creativity.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Design and Project Engineers.
• Trains coworkers and apprentices as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to understand Insert Molding and or Progressive Die Tooling in a job shop environment.
• Knowledge of tool-steel properties and heat-treating parameters.
• Knowledge of EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) and High-speed Machining capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• Ability in basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• 4-Year state approved apprentice program or equivalent.
• 8-10 years stamping and molding experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.