Job Description
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 :
- 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.