Tool Maker

Setting up, programming, and operating horizontal mills (including HMCs and boring mills) to design, build, fabricate, and repair high-precision manufacturing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. Core Responsibilities Machining & Tool Construction: Read and interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and technical schematics to fabricate and repair precision tools. Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, align, and secure raw materials, fixtures, clamps, and tombstones on horizontal milling centers. Programming & Editing: Load, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs (using G&M codes) and adjust tool offsets, feeds, and speeds to achieve exact tolerances. Quality Assurance: Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges) to ensure tools meet exact specifications. Tool Maintenance: Monitor tool wear and breakages, repair existing production tools, and perform preventative maintenance on machine equipment. Collaboration: Partner with engineering and production teams to optimize tool designs, test newly built tools, and resolve fabrication issues. Key Qualifications & Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED; completion of a formal machinist apprenticeship or trade/technical school certification in tool & die is highly preferred. Experience: 1 to 5+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC or manual horizontal milling machines. Technical Skills: Strong mathematical aptitude (geometry, trigonometry), blueprint reading, and a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing #J-18808-Ljbffr