CNC Toolroom Journeyman — Precision Machining Benefits

Valco Industries, Inc.; Coldwater (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VAL-CO, a leader in commercial poultry production equipment, seeks a Toolroom Journeyman at our Coldwater, OH facility. You will set up and operate all tool room machinery, including CNC machines, and produce machined components to print with tight tolerances.

The role requires 4 years of machining/tool & die experience, ability to read prints, and proficiency with your own machinist tools. Welding of tool steels and CNC programming skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years machining & tool and die building and detailing experience.
• Good understanding of tool steel properties and heat-treating characteristics.
• Sufficient in reading standard component and assembly prints; know print terminology and symbols.
• Provide own machinist tools and be proficient using them.
• Must pass company machinist math test.
• Ability to program & run tool room CNC machines.
• Must be capable of welding standard tool steels.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tool room machinery including CNC machines without supervision.
• Produce and assemble machined components from print to tight tolerances.
• Assemble dies, fixtures and jigs to assembly print.
• Work independently on assigned jobs with minimal supervision.
• Understand machining/grinding tendencies and tool settings for tool steels.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.
• Perform routine maintenance on tool room machines.
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixtures as needed.

Skills

Machining experience

Reading prints

CNC programming

Education

Trade school / Apprenticeship

Job description

VAL-CO, a leader in commercial poultry production equipment, seeks a Toolroom Journeyman at our Coldwater, OH facility. You will set up and operate all tool room machinery, including CNC machines, and produce machined components to print with tight tolerances.

The role requires 4 years of machining/tool & die experience, ability to read prints, and proficiency with your own machinist tools. Welding of tool steels and CNC programming skills are required.