Tool Maker​/Machinist

Position Summary

The Tool Maker will operate band saw, sanders, grinders, drills, lathes, milling and boring machines to build and repair custom tools, molds, and trim fixtures that are used to manufacture a variety of products. The Tool Maker must ensure quality standards are maintained for each tooling/mold, jigs and fixtures created as they are manufacturing tools and aids used to increase the reliability, accuracy and quality of the manufacturing process while minimizing production cycle times and improving worker safety.

Set up, operate and program Vertical CNC milling machines using Master-Cam software is a plus.

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

• Build, Modify and Repair, prototype and production injection molds, Mold components and tooling when necessary.
• Perform Injection Mold maintenance including cleaning, polishing, fitting and replacement of worn components.
• Band saw, table saw, powered sander, 2D manual Bridgeport, hand drill, drill press.
• Use and understand measurement equipment such as Indicators, Micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, scales, etc.
• Update production tooling components such as Date stamps, Leader Pins and Shoulder Bushings.
• Build fixtures and Jigs to fit each manufactured part which is vital for optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing scrap material, and improving accuracy and repeatability of processes, reducing the level of skill required to operate jigs and fixtures and increasing productivity.
• Sand and hand polish new and existing molds/tooling for injection mold tooling.
• Sandblast Injection Mold’s surface finishes with customers’ requirements using our sandblast booth station.
• Design of tooling frames and other structures for tooling.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate degree or related job experience is required.
• 1-3 years of related experience required.
• 10+ years of related experience preferred.

• None.

• Skilled in operating band saw, sanders, grinders, drills, lathes, milling, and boring machines.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of the steps to follow to ensure proper surface finish quality.
• Set up, operate and program Vertical CNC milling machines using Master-Cam software is a plus.

• None.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

• This position is subject to Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing,…