Minimum Qualifications

·         High school diploma or GED required. 

·         Completion of a Toolmaker apprenticeship, Tool & Die program, Precision Machining program, or equivalent technical training preferred. 

·         Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Toolmaker, Tool & Die Maker, Precision Machinist, or related skilled trades position. 

·         Demonstrated experience operating manual and CNC machine tools. 

·         Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Advanced knowledge of toolmaking, machining, fabrication, fitting, and assembly techniques. 

·         Proficiency operating lathes, milling machines, grinders, EDM equipment, drill presses, CNC machines, and other machine shop equipment. 

·         Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), blueprint reading, and precision measurement practices. 

·         Ability to manufacture tooling components to precise tolerances. 

·         Expertise using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and related instruments. 

·         Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

·         Knowledge of tooling materials, heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and machining principles. 

·         Ability to plan and execute complex tooling projects with minimal supervision. 

·         Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship. 

·         Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         N/A

Essential Functions

·         Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related manufacturing equipment. 

·         Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and technical documentation to manufacture tooling components. 

·         Set up and operate machine shop equipment to fabricate tooling and replacement parts. 

·         Perform precision measurements and inspections to verify components meet engineering specifications and tolerance requirements. 

·         Troubleshoot tooling issues and develop corrective solutions to improve performance and reliability. 

·         Support new product development, prototype builds, tooling validation, and production launch activities. 

·         Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to improve tooling designs and manufacturability. 

·         Conduct preventative maintenance and tooling refurbishment activities to maximize asset life. 

·         Maintain tooling records, maintenance documentation, and inventory information. 

·         Assist with root cause investigations involving tooling failures, quality concerns, and production issues. 

·         Recommend tooling improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. 

·         Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and environmental requirements. 

·         Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop and work environment. 

·         Support training and mentoring of apprentices, technicians, and less experienced personnel as needed. 

·         Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing and organizational objectives. 

Physical Demands

·         The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

·         While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit frequently.

·         Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

·         The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.

·         The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a platform.

Work Environment

·         The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.

·         Exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).

·         Occasionally exposed to work in elevated areas.

·         Machinery operations require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and safety shoes.

·         Exposed to loud (metal manufacturing) noise levels.