Toolmaker I

Leviton; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and repairing dies, tooling, and automation components, ensuring the production departments run smoothly. You'll interpret blueprints, set up and operate various machining equipment, and apply your problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to innovative solutions in the electrical and lighting industry. If you are passionate about precision and craftsmanship, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring instruments.
• Minimum 3 years experience in tooling and 2 years in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets tooling specifications and plans operations for fabrication.
• Sets up and operates machining equipment, including CNC machines.
• Repairs and troubleshoots dies, molds, and assembly equipment.

Skills

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Precise Measuring Instruments

Clear Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Basic Microsoft Office Skills

Physical Coordination

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree in Technical Field

Tool and Die Journeyman

Tools

CNC Machines

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Cutting Tools

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

This position is responsible for the build and repair of new and existing dies, tooling, and automation components. This position provides support to the production departments by assisting in solving problems and repairing existing tooling and automation.

Responsibilities

1. Interprets tooling specifications, blueprints, and sketches.
2. Plans sequence of operations for fabricating components.
3. Sets up and operates mills, lathes, grinders, including CNC controlled, and other machining equipment.
4. Makes and repairs cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
5. Fits, assembles and troubleshoots dies, molds, and assembly equipment.
6. Takes direction from the section Technician III or from the Tool Room Manager.
7. Analyzes the assignment and proceeds in a professional, timely manner until the assignment is complete.
8. Informs Toolmaker III of project progress and completion.
9. Completes assignments within proper quality specifications.
10. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
2. Ability to use precise measuring instruments.
3. Ability to communicate clearly.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Ability to apply problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level.
7. Ability to communicate in verbal and written English.
8. Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
9. Requires eye/hand/foot coordination.
10. Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
11. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education & Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree in technical field preferred.
2. Tool and Die Journeyman preferred.
3. Minimum of 3 years experience in tooling field preferred.
4. Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience preferred.

Travel

1. Up to 5% may be required.

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
2. 401K plans with employer-matching contributions.
3. Tuition reimbursement.
4. PTO.
5. Paid holidays.
6. Volunteer time off.

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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