Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

A precision manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its Tool Room team. This role is responsible for building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining machines' tools to support high-precision manufacturing operations.

This position is ideal for a skilled CNC, EDM, and manual machining experience
, strong blueprint reading abilities, and the capability to work independently in a fast-paced machine shop environment.

• Build, repair, and modify machinists' tools, fixtures, and gauges
• Manufacture tooling including dovetails, counter bores, drills, and reamers
• Set up and operate:
  • Manual and CNC mills and lathes
  • Surface and cylindrical grinders
• EDM equipment
• Analyze tool specifications, prints, and job layouts
• Interpret and apply advanced blueprint reading and GD&T
• Lay out metal stock and prepare materials for machining
• Fit and assemble components to fabricate or repair cutting tools
• Position and secure parts on surface plates and worktables
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and alignment using precision measuring instruments
• Modify standard tooling as required to support production
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Tool Room environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Toolmaker certification or equivalent hands-on experience
• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing or machine shop environment
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to operate:
  • CNC mills and lathes
  • Manual mills and lathes
  • Surface and cylindrical grinders
  • EDM equipment
• Advanced math skills
• Basic to advanced computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English
• Strong communication skills

• Precision machining or contract manufacturing background
• Experience supporting production tooling and engineering teams
• Knowledge of tooling materials and heat-treatment processes

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