Precision Tool Maker - CNC/EDM, Die & Mold

SWPC; Maryville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SWPC is seeking a Tool Maker to fabricate tooling from engineering drawings using manual and CNC machines, including lathes, mills and grinders. The role requires reading blueprints, maintaining tooling quality, and collaborating with engineering on prototype tooling.

The candidate should have basic math skills, English literacy, and be familiar with measurement instruments. Injection molding tooling experience is preferred and safety PPE is required in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and applying engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to perform precise math calculations including rate, ratio and percent.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use measurement instruments.
• Injection molding tooling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tool room equipment from drawings (lathes, milling, grinders, jig borers).
• Read blueprints and prepare/modify tooling for new/old prints.
• Maintain sharp tools and good tool holders; requisition replacements as needed.
• Make die making items and maintain dies (punches, dies, steel rule dies).
• Troubleshoot machining processes and assist production areas.
• Collaborate with engineering to create proto-type tooling and parts.
• Check tooling in and out of tool room computer.
• Set-up and operate all tool room equipment.
• Use hydraulic and air clamping systems as required.
• Understand and perform to quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Perform EDM, Bridgeport, grinding, polishing and other specialty operations.

Skills

Mathematics

Blueprint reading

English literacy

Measuring devices use

Tools

CNC machining

Grinding machines

Die making

Hydraulic & air clamping

Job description

SWPC is seeking a Tool Maker to fabricate tooling from engineering drawings using manual and CNC machines, including lathes, mills and grinders. The role requires reading blueprints, maintaining tooling quality, and collaborating with engineering on prototype tooling.

The candidate should have basic math skills, English literacy, and be familiar with measurement instruments. Injection molding tooling experience is preferred and safety PPE is required in a manufacturing environment.