Tool Maker

About the role

This exciting Tool Maker opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, stock options, paid PTO, tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance etc.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and 3D CAD models to determine machining methods and sequence of operations for tooling components.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools, including milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses to fabricate tooling from raw materials.
• Operate CNC machining centers and develop or modify G-code programs to produce complex geometries and multi-setup parts.
• Manufacture drill jigs, welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, and inspection gauges using materials such as steel, aluminum, and tool steel.
• Inspect and verify part dimensions using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauge blocks, and optical comparators.
• Perform heat treatment processes such as hardening and tempering on small tool steel components or coordinate external heat-treat services for larger parts.
• Repair, rebuild, and restore worn or damaged tooling components, including fixture locators, clamps, and bushings.
• Maintain accurate tooling records, revision histories, and calibration documentation for measuring instruments and gauges.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot fixture-related dimensional variation and production issues.
• Support fixture design planning for new product introductions by providing manufacturability feedback during engineering reviews.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Precision Machining Technology (or equivalent technical program) preferred
• Must have 3+ years of experience as Tool Maker.
• Conventional milling: setups, feeds and speeds, edge finding, and basic G-code understanding
• Engine lathe operations: turning, facing, boring, threading, and taper work
• Surface grinding: magnetic chuck setup, wheel dressing, and achieving flatness/parallelism
• CNC machining: 3-axis operation, work offsets, tool length offsets, and program editing
• Use of drill presses, band saws, and other secondary machining equipment

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Pay

Direct Hire Salary: $25-$30/hr