Toolmaker I, II, or Senior

LSI SOLUTIONS®, founded in 1986 and located in Victor, New York, is a dynamic and growing medical device company dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical instruments through research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. Join our energetic team of over 500 employees working together to relentlessly pursue better patient outcomes with state-of-the-art devices.

About the role

Supports development of new product designs, concepts, and fixtures through fabrication of components. Toolmakers will operate various machine tools to produce precision components for prototypes and fixtures, customize parts for ongoing projects, and may use hand tools and a microscope for fabrication and assembly. The Senior Toolmaker will also program machine tools and assist designers, engineers, and technicians in planning, fabrication, and assembly of prototype devices, tools, and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Toolmaker I
  • Work with the Engineering and Discovery departments on projects, designs, and process improvements.
  • Fabricate parts for prototypes and manufacturing to drawing specifications.
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail.
  • Keep a customer service mindset.
• Toolmaker II
  • All responsibilities of Toolmaker I.
  • Operate without direct supervision and independently lead small multi-part projects.
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers on effective tolerancing and design for manufacturing.
  • Teach and develop new or junior machinists and toolmakers.
• Senior Toolmaker
  • All responsibilities of Toolmaker I and II.
  • Develop processes for the fabrication of both prototype and production parts.
  • Recommend and research new machines, software, and capabilities.
  • Perform tolerance analysis, toolmaker tolerance, and fitment.
• Additional responsibilities: All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Required for all levels: Trade school and/or N.Y.S. Certification Papers, Journeyman Papers.
  • Toolmaker I: 3–5 years experience preferred.
  • Toolmaker II: A minimum of 5 years experience required.
  • Senior Toolmaker: A minimum of 10 years experience required.
• Skills & Abilities
  • Required for all levels: Effective communication, safety, housekeeping, quantity and quality of work, initiative, reliability, attendance, team skills, and attitude that support department goals.
  • Toolmaker I
    • Ability to receive, track, and report job status via dashboard or equivalent.
    • Able to run a variety of shop equipment including manual machines.
    • CAD/CAM experience.
    • Experience working with close tolerances.
    • Experience working with Engineering/R&D department and drawings.
    • Knowledge of raw materials including metals and plastics.
    • Strong communication skills, including Microsoft Office.
    • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Toolmaker II
    • Ability to work with Engineering drawings by understanding GD&T tolerancing, hand sketches, and verbal communications.
    • Supplemental design ability to support fabrication.
    • Ability to produce programs to machine components on CNC mills and lathes.
    • Able to set up and run a variety of shop equipment including manual machines.
    • Ability to program based on both 3D and 2D file sources.
  • Senior Toolmaker
    • Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM and machine tool design.
    • Ability to set up and run all machines necessary to produce high-precision parts from a variety of materials.
    • Knowledge of design concepts to build jigs and fixtures used in production and parts fabrication.
    • Advanced knowledge of raw materials including metals and plastics.
    • Ability to effectively delegate work to other toolmakers, machinists, and technicians.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to eight hours per day.
• Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, see, perceive depth, and perform repetitive motion.
• Occasionally need to be available for commercial travel.

Benefits

• Bonus Plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Product Discounts
• 15 Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision effective first day of employment

Pay

$27.10/hour to $46.50/hour

Schedule

8:00am to 5:00pm (days)