Toolmaker
Core
Fabrication, repair, maintenance, and calibration of precision machine shop tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, and molds.
Role type
Skilled Toolmaker
Builds
Custom tooling, dies, and fixtures for manufacturing processes
Domain
Manufacturing / Precision Machining
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: fabrication of tools and fixtures)
Required skills
precision machining, layout and fitting, reading technical drawings, operating machine tools, heat treating, grinding, close tolerance work (+/- .0001), mathematical calculations
Preferred skills
trade school certification, English fluency
Technologies
machine tools, hand tools, measuring instruments
Responsibilities
Construct and repair machine shop tools and dies; Operate various machine tools for layout, fitting, and assembly; Interpret drawings and sketches to create tool layouts; Perform special processes like heat treating and grinding; Calibrate instruments and run first articles
Seniority
Mid-level Skilled Worker