Machinist Tool and Die Maker CNC Fixtures & Work holding

Valley Steel Stamp Inc; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Valley Steel Stamp Inc. in Greenfield, MA is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to design and build fixtures and work holding for CNC mills and lathes, ensuring repeatable part location and adherence to drawing tolerances.

You will collaborate with engineering, CNC programmers, machinists, and quality to optimize setup time, perform repairs, and maintain tooling, while upholding safety and 6S standards in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship or 8+ years of equivalent toolroom experience.
• Proven experience designing and building fixtures/work holding for CNC machining.
• Strong blueprint reading and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Hands-on proficiency with manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and precision measuring equipment.
• Experience with CNC machining setup and fixture design affecting programs and cycles.
• Able to hold tolerances of ±0.0005" or as required on tool details.
• Able to work independently and prioritize several jobs while communicating clearly with engineering and production.

Responsibilities

• Design and build machining fixtures, vise jaws, soft jaws, tombstone/pallet fixtures, and multi-part work holding for CNC mills and lathes.
• Modify and rework existing fixtures to cut setup time, improve chip clearance, or fix repeatability problems.
• Build, repair, and maintain dies, punches, gauges, jigs, and special tooling for machining, finishing, and assembly.
• Set up and run manual and CNC mills, lathes, surface and cylindrical grinders, and EDM to hold tight tolerances.
• Do precision fitting, bench work, heat-treat coordination, and finishing on tool details.
• Inspect your own work with micrometers, height gauges, gauge blocks, indicators, pin gauges, and the CMM as needed.
• Follow all plant safety rules, lockout/tagout, PPE, and machine-guarding requirements.
• Keep the toolroom and work areas clean and organized (6S).
• Never sacrifice safety or quality for schedule.

Skills

Fixture design

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC machining

Manual machining

Precision measurement

Independent worker

Education

Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Surfcam

Esprit

Job description

Department: Manufacturing Tool and Die Maker – CNC Fixtures & Work holdingLocation: Greenfield, MA (On-site)FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)Reports To: Shift Supervisor / Production ManagerDirect Reports: NoneSchedule: Monday through Friday, 1st shift Hours TBDCompensation: $40-$50 Wage is based on experiencePosition Summary:Valley Steel Stamp is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker. This position will build and maintain the tooling that keeps production running. In this role you'll work directly with manufacturing engineering, CNC programmers, machinists, and quality to turn part requirements into fixtures that locate parts repeatably, run without problems, and hold drawing tolerances shift after shift.Responsibilities:CNC Fixtures & Work holdingDesign and build machining fixtures, vise jaws, soft jaws, tombstone/pallet fixtures, and multi-part work holding for CNC mills and lathes.Build locating schemes (datums, pins, rest buttons, clamps) that match the controlled drawing's datum structure and GD&T callouts.Modify and rework existing fixtures to cut setup time, improve chip clearance, or fix repeatability problems.Tool & Die WorkBuild, repair, and maintain dies, punches, gauges, jigs, and special tooling for machining, finishing, and assembly.Do preventive and breakdown repair on production tooling to keep downtime as short as possible.Make replacement details and spare components to print.Machining & Fit-UpSet up and run manual and CNC mills, lathes, surface and cylindrical grinders, and EDM (wire/sinker) to hold tight tolerances.Do precision fitting, bench work, heat-treat coordination, and finishing on tool details.Inspect your own work with micrometers, height gauges, gauge blocks, indicators, pin gauges, and the CMM as needed.Safety & HousekeepingFollow all plant safety rules, lockout/tagout, PPE, and machine-guarding requirements.Keep the toolroom and work areas clean and organized (6S).Never sacrifice safety or quality for schedule.Benefits• 401(k) matching• Dental insurance• Employee discount• Health insurance• Health savings account• Life insurance• Paid time off• Professional development assistance• Tuition reimbursement• Vision insuranceRequiredCompleted Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship or 8+ years of equivalent toolroom experience.Proven experience designing and building fixtures/work holding for CNC machining.Strong blueprint reading and working knowledge of GD&T.Hands-on proficiency with manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and precision measuring equipment.Working knowledge of CNC machining (setup, offsets, and how fixture design affects the program and cycle).Able to hold tolerances of [±0.0005\" or as required] on tool details.Able to work independently, prioritize several jobs, and communicate clearly with engineering and production.Must pass a background check and meet the eligibility requirements for working in a licensed firearms manufacturing facility.PreferredCAD/CAM experience for fixture design (SolidWorks, Surfcam, Esprit).CNC programming experience (G-code, conversational, or CAM-generated).Wire and sinker EDM experience.Experience with modular/quick-change work holding systems and zero-point pallet systems.Experience in firearms, aerospace, medical, or another tight-tolerance regulated industry.Familiarity with ERP-based work orders and tool tracking (Epicor Kinetic a plus).Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentRegular work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to typical machine shop noise, coolant, oils, chips, moving equipment, and required PPE.• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working at or around CNC machines.• Ability to lift up to (50lbs), move, and handle parts, tools, and fixtures as required for the position.• Ability to use hand tools, inspection tools, and production equipment safely and effectively.• Ability to commute to Greenfield, MA 01301 and maintain reliable attendance for the assigned shift schedule.