Precision Tool Maker & Fixture Technician

Rocknel Fastener Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocknel Fastener Inc. is seeking a Tool maker and repairer to create tooling that matches part drawings. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up tool room machines, and ensuring tooling is sharp and in good condition.

You will be responsible for maintaining tooling stock and performing setups on lathes and grinders. The ideal candidate will have experience reading blueprints, using calipers and micrometers, and knowledge of IATF 16949 and OSHA safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and use measuring devices to make or modify tooling for job prints.
• Inspect tools to ensure sharpness and good condition; requisition parts as needed.
• Check tooling in and out of tool room and maintain stock.
• Set up and operate tool room machines for tooling and holding devices.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and use measuring devices to create or modify tooling.
• Ensure tools are sharp and tool holders are in good condition.
• Check tooling in and out of tool room and maintain stock.
• Set up and operate tool room machines for tooling operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Micrometers

IATF 16949

OSHA safety

Tooling maintenance

Machining setup

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Lathe

Grinder

Machine setup

Measuring tools

Job description

Rocknel Fastener Inc. is seeking a Tool maker and repairer to create tooling that matches part drawings. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up tool room machines, and ensuring tooling is sharp and in good condition.

You will be responsible for maintaining tooling stock and performing setups on lathes and grinders. The ideal candidate will have experience reading blueprints, using calipers and micrometers, and knowledge of IATF 16949 and OSHA safety guidelines.