What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toolmaker Specialist position at RENK America?
The ideal candidate will have experience in CNC machining, gear cutting, and ability to ensure that tools and dies meet tight tolerances required for precision gear production.
This position is located at RENK America. The starting hourly pay is $35 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
Tool and Die Fabrication and Maintenance
- Manufacture, modify, and repair tools, dies, and fixtures used in gear cutting, hobbing, shaping, and grinding.
- Set up and operate manual and CNC machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, Bridgeport, and gear cutting equipment.
- Perform precision grinding (OD/ID, surface and form).
- Work with tool steel and other materials.
- Work with and without blueprints.
- Maintain gear-related tooling, such as hobs, shaper cutters, and work-holding fixtures.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and refine tooling solutions for gear manufacturing.
- Conduct in-process and final inspection of tools.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Assist in developing and improving tooling standards for increased production efficiency.
- Maintain accurate documentation of tooling revision, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
- FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND SAFETY STANDARDS.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and CMMs.
- Strong understanding of GD&T.
- Knowledge of heat treatment processes and how they affect tooling material.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- MUST BE ABLE TO MOVE FREELY WITHIN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT.
- MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT UP TO 50 LBS.
- MUST BE ABLE TO STAND FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Journeyman Tool and Die Card
Salary : $35
