Tool Maker

Tool Maker / Manual Machinist

Pottstown, PA | On-Site | Full-Time | Permanent

Established manufacturer of custom metal components and assemblies is seeking a Tool Maker / Manual Machinist to build, modify, repair, and machine tooling, fixtures, jigs, machine components, and replacement parts used in industrial equipment and manufacturing.

This is custom machining, not high-volume production. Most work involves one-off, prototype, repair, and short-run projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual Bridgeport mills
• Set up and operate manual engine lathes
• Machine tooling, fixtures, jigs, machine components, and replacement parts
• Read mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and work instructions
• Determine machining sequence, workholding, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting methods
• Perform milling, turning, drilling, tapping, boring, facing, threading, and reaming
• Machine carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys
• Build and modify fixtures and tooling used in fabrication and welding
• Repair and rework existing tooling and machine components
• Machine components for industrial machinery and equipment
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Hold dimensions and close tolerances specified on drawings
• Work with engineering, fabrication, welding, and production on machining and tooling requirements
• Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas

Requirements

• 3+ years of toolmaking or manual machining experience
• Strong Bridgeport mill setup and operating experience
• Strong manual engine lathe experience
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and determine machining methods
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and related inspection equipment
• Knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, workholding, and conventional machining practices
• Experience machining close-tolerance parts from drawings or sketches

Please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io attention Rick Iswalt