Toolmaker 3

About the role

We are looking for a toolmaker who has experience in analyzing specifications, laying out material stock, setting up and operating machine tools, knowledge of fits and assembling parts to fabricate and repair jigs and fixtures, gauges, composite molds, specialty machines and specialty tools, applying knowledge of tool shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

Essential Functions

• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Makes measurements, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
• Documents the in-process inspection procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2.
• Inspects and measures parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.
• May connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
• May examine standard or previously used tools, jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of the part.
• May develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product.
• Make components for tools, fixtures, and jigs from a blueprint.
• Able to choose cutting tools, work holding and masoning tools.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data.
• High School Degree or G.E.D required.
• 5+ years of experience.