Tool Maker - 1st Shift
Core
Planning, laying out, and performing machining operations to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, jigs, and gauges for manufacturing production.
Role type
Senior Tool Maker (Die & Gauge)
Builds
Production tools, dies, jigs, and gauges for manufacturing lines
Domain
Manufacturing / Tool and Die Making
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on schema options, but context is manufacturing. The schema options are fixed. Let's map 'physical/clinical work' as the closest fit for hands-on manufacturing, or strictly follow the schema. The schema says 'physical/clinical work'. I will use that as it's the only option for hands-on manufacturing in the provided list, though 'product features' or 'infrastructure' might be semantically closer, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. I will select 'physical/clinical work' as it represents the physical nature of the role in the given constrained list, or better yet, re-read the schema. The schema lists: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. This is a tricky mapping. A tool maker builds physical objects. 'product features' usually implies software. 'infrastructure' implies systems. 'physical/clinical work' is the only one fitting 'hands-on manufacturing'. I will use it.)
Required skills
CNC programming, blueprint interpretation, precision measuring, manual lathe/mill operation, grinding and sharpening, metallurgy knowledge, die modification, layout planning, material characteristics analysis
Preferred skills
CAD/CAM programming, advanced mathematics, temporary fixture construction, cross-functional problem solving
Technologies
CNC equipment, manual lathes, mills, grinding equipment, precision measuring instruments
Responsibilities
Program and run CNC equipment to build tool components; perform bench operations like grinding, fitting, and calibrating; analyze and resolve production issues with tools and fixtures; recommend and specify design changes to parts and molds; repair and recondition dies and cutting tools; set up tools for production trial runs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC