Tool Maker

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00am to 3:30pm

Training shift Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Training typically takes a few months before moving to standard shift.

• Build a variety of tools, engineering changes, molds, templates, fixtures and jigs.
• Set-up, adjusts and operates all types of machine shop equipment. Select and lay out materials.
• Draw sketches and calculate dimensions as required.
• Repair or modify existing tools.
• Calculate shrink rate dimensions for different plastics.
• Team player with the ability to work on miniature, close-tolerance parts and fixtures with minimum supervision.
• Train mold technicians to increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of troubleshooting and mold repair techniques.

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrate acceptable layout Tig welding skills and quality.
• Able to communicate effectively over the phone and with small groups of people.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic mathematical skills.

• 1+ yrs. tool & die manufacturing experience
• Related vocational certificate or associates degree
• CNC programming with milling and EDM machine experience
• Able to read blue prints and reverse design parts and pieces from molds and equipment