CNC/Toolmaker

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced CNC/Toolmaker for a 6-month contract. This role involves designing and fabricating complex tools, operating CNC machinery, and ensuring precision in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have at least seven years of tool making experience in a high technology environment, with a solid understanding of shop mathematics and machining principles.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in tool making or related machining experience.
• Advanced shop mathematics knowledge, including trigonometry.
• Extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates tool room equipment and multiple machines.
• Selects proper materials and tooling, works from concepts.
• Inspects products for dimensional specifications using precision measuring instruments.

Skills

Mathematics

Blueprint reading

Machining

Tool making

Job description

Job Title: CNC/Toolmaker

Location with zip code: 14300 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618

Duration: 6 months

Payrate : $35/hr. to $48/hr. on w2 without benefits

Shift: 1^ST Shift: 6AM-2:30PM



Notes:

• Seven or more years tool making or direct industry related machining experience


• Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups.

Summary:

• Designs and fabricates complex cutting/form tools, hand tools, dies, fixtures, and test equipment or other items of complicated design with limited or no instructions.


• Participates in concurrent engineering/manufacturing by providing input to initial product design.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates tool room equipment and multiple machines. Maintains close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements.


• Selects proper materials and tooling, and proficiently works from own conceptions. Performs all machinery operations requiring complicated and unusual set ups, improvising in the absence of established tooling and documentation.


• Sets up and operates CNC/conventional tool and cutter grind equipment where applicable.


• Applies advanced shop mathematics, knowledge of metal characteristics, and manufacturing process planning.


• Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques.


• May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule.


• Advises and assists with complicated tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques.


• Trouble shoots and resolves complex machining problems.

Required Qualification:

• Seven or more years tool making or direct industry related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance.


• Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs.


• Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written and verbal instructions.


• Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups.


• Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. Possesses extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials.


• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment.


• Proficient with oxy-acetylene brazing and silver soldering, as required.