Toolmaker I
Core
Fabricate and repair metal-working dies, cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, and machine hand tools using manual equipment and precision machinery.
Role type
Toolmaker I (machinist)
Builds
Precision molds, dies, cutting tools, fixtures, and gauges for commercial sporting firearms manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Firearms / Metalworking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manual milling, lathe operation, grinding, blueprint reading, fixture design, micrometer and caliper usage, basic machining principles (speeds & feeds, threading), CAD familiarity, conversational controller programming (Prototrak/MasterCam), geometry and trigonometry
Preferred skills
heat treat knowledge, materials knowledge, 3-D printing operation
Responsibilities
Analyze specifications and lay out metal stock, fit and assemble parts to fabricate tools, operate vertical milling centers, EDM centers, and precision grinders, create work-holding fixtures and gauges, solve production problems independently
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC