Senior Tool Maker

About the role

This job requires an advanced and thorough understanding of machining processes, materials, and tooling technology to ensure the efficient and accurate production of parts. As a Senior Toolmaker, you will be responsible for creating detailed design specifications for new tools, jigs, fixtures, and molds, utilizing CAD software to develop accurate and efficient tool designs, collaborating with engineering teams to understand project requirements and providing input on tooling needs, manufacturing precision tools using a variety of machining and toolmaking techniques, operating and maintaining conventional and CNC machines, monitoring the production process to ensure tools meet quality standards and specifications, conducting regular maintenance and inspections of existing tools to ensure optimal performance, identifying and troubleshooting issues with tools, making necessary repairs and adjustments, implementing preventive maintenance programs to extend the lifespan of tools, working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, machinists, and production personnel, communicating effectively to understand tooling requirements and provide technical expertise, conducting inspections and quality checks on finished tools to ensure they meet design specifications, implementing quality control measures to identify and address any deviations from standards, staying updated on industry trends and advancements in tooling technology, identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements, maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, conserving resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results, contributing to team effort by training others in performance of machinist tasks as needed, inspecting all work prior to passing it on to the next operation, documenting actions by completing production and quality forms.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design specifications for new tools, jigs, fixtures, and molds.
• Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to develop accurate and efficient tool designs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand project requirements and provide input on tooling needs.
• Maintain and repair existing tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with tools, making necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend the lifespan of tools.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, machinists, and production personnel.
• Communicate effectively to understand tooling requirements and provide technical expertise.

• Requirements

  • Formal technical education or certifications in toolmaking or a related field, such as TMA10.
  • More than 10 years’ experience in toolmaking, with a focus on precision tool design and manufacturing.
  • Experience using CAD software and CNC machining.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of various machining techniques and materials.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical information.
  • A High School diploma, GED, or combination of work experience and skill development.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

  Qualifications

  • Strong precision machining background including use of mills, lathes, EDM, grinding, etc.
  • Proficiency in fit & finish of mold manufacturing.
  • A strong understanding of stack-up heights and how progressive assemblies function together.
  • Intermediate polishing and surface finishing experience.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lifting Demands: Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis, floor to waist with assistance; lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, floor to waist; carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis, up to 25 feet; push/pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, push/pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance.
  • Postural Demands: Standing – frequent; Walking – frequent; Bending/stooping – occasional; Squatting/kneeling – occasional; Lifting – occasional; Sitting – occasional.

  Benefits

  • Pay Range is typically between $32-$39 per hour.
  • G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, health club membership program and reimbursement, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), annual profit sharing, vacation, air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

  About G&W Electric

  Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive. Learn more about our company by watching this video: G&W Electric Video. G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation, and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance, and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence, and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires. VEVRAA Federal Contractor