Tool Maker

About the role

Your Impact Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies: The tool maker position uses appropriate equipment such as Lathes, Mills, surface grinder and other equipment to create tooling and fixtures as required by production. Generate/read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make, or modify, existing tooling, and tools for new or old job prints.Work with the production team and process engineering team to design and develop tooling/fixtures for production processes. Make sure tools are sharpened and tool holders in good working condition before being placed back on shelf or in tool drawers. Repair or requisition replacement parts, tooling or hardware as needed to maintain adequate stock.Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for grinding.Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards i.e., proper use of personal protective equipment.Participate in department/shift/team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate equipment such as lathes, mills, surface grinder and other equipment to create tooling and fixtures as required by production.
• Generate/read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing tooling and tools for new or old job prints.
• Work with the production team and process engineering team to design and develop tooling/fixtures for production processes.
• Ensure tools are sharpened and tool holders are in good working condition before being placed back on shelf or in tool drawers.
• Repair or requisition replacement parts, tooling, or hardware as needed to maintain adequate stock.
• Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for grinding.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Participate in department/shift/team meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship/Certification preferred