Eyelet Toolmaker

Eyelet Toolmaker – 1st Shift | $30–$48 / hour | Direct Hire | Waterbury, CT

Company Overview

Join a global leader in precision deep-drawn metal components serving the consumer battery industry. This facility specializes in producing high-quality cylindrical cans and precision metal parts that power some of the most recognized brands in the world. With a strong focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, the company is committed to excellence in manufacturing and engineering.

Summary of Purpose

The Toolmaker will perform a variety of duties to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot a complete range of deep draw transfer press tools. This includes repairing, adjusting, and developing complex and diversified tooling to ensure product quality and efficiency. The Toolmaker also supports continuous improvement initiatives across production areas.

Essential Functions

• Work from specifications, blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to construct complex tools, transfer fingers, and gages.
• Apply shop mathematics and trigonometry to calculate dimensions, tolerances, and allowances.
• File, grind, contour, fit, and finish tooling by hand as required; prove out tooling through sample runs and obtain Quality Assurance approval.
• Prepare machines for production by removing prior tooling, installing new sets, and performing initial run checks to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues by diagnosing mechanical or tooling problems, making necessary repairs, and verifying corrective actions through test runs.
• Collaborate with maintenance mechanics and electricians as needed to resolve equipment issues.
• Use computer systems for SPC data entry and production documentation.
• Work independently or within a small team / cell environment to support production goals.

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