Precision Tool Maker I — Medical Devices, Onsite

Vantedge Medical; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantedge Medical in Durham, CT is seeking a Tool Maker I to build, repair, and troubleshoot tooling and gauges with moderate supervision, ensuring high operating efficiency and quality.

You will read blueprints, work with dies, fixtures, and gauges, operate presses and related equipment, document changes, and help meet design budgets.

This on-site, full-time role offers first and second shifts, a hands-on manufacturing environment, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational technical schooling is preferred.
• State of Connecticut Tool and Die Maker Journeyman certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years building and troubleshooting progressive dies.

Responsibilities

• Build tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges from blueprints within standards and specs with moderate supervision.
• Repair and troubleshoot tooling, dies, and fixtures while operating production equipment like presses and feeders.
• Analyze and provide input during tooling troubleshooting.
• Inspect work and verify quality using various equipment.
• Maintain records and update design changes per shop standards.
• Ensure on-time deliveries within design parameters and tooling budgets.
• Analyze and improve machining methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Keep a clean, organized, safe work area following 6S standards.
• Follow all H&M procedures and policies and wear PPE as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (Idea System).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical ability

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or vocational tech

Connecticut Journeyman certification preferred

Tools

Progressive dies

Presses

Gauges

Job description

Vantedge Medical in Durham, CT is seeking a Tool Maker I to build, repair, and troubleshoot tooling and gauges with moderate supervision, ensuring high operating efficiency and quality.

You will read blueprints, work with dies, fixtures, and gauges, operate presses and related equipment, document changes, and help meet design budgets.

This on-site, full-time role offers first and second shifts, a hands-on manufacturing environment, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.