Toolmaker

Toolmaker at Bluefors, Syracuse, United States, US. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under hardware engineering. We are looking for a Toolmaker I to join our R&D Machine Shop team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will support the development of innovative cryogenic products by producing prototype parts, tooling, and components used to validate new concepts and designs. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, problem-solving, and contributing to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative research and development environment. Interested? Keep reading! Your tasks as a Toolmaker I will include studying blueprints, sketches, models, and verbal instructions to determine the materials, tooling, and machining processes required to fabricate prototype and custom parts. You will set up and operate manual machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other equipment, while maintaining precise tolerances and verifying conformance to specifications. In addition, you will perform hand and bench work as needed, create specialized tooling for manufacturing and R&D applications, and modify existing parts according to engineering instructions. You will support departments by meeting project deadlines, maintaining accurate records, performing housekeeping and preventive machine maintenance, and always adhering to Bluefors quality and safety standards. We are looking for a Toolmaker I candidate who has completed apprentice training or possesses an equivalent combination of education and hands-on machining experience. The ideal candidate will have experience operating manual machine tools in a job shop or prototype environment and demonstrate the ability to machine intricate parts from drawings or sketches. You should have strong blueprint-reading skills, including familiarity with GD&T principles, and be comfortable using measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances accurately. Excellent math skills, hand-eye coordination, and written and verbal communication abilities are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Entangled Future