Precision Tooling Engineer: CAD/CAM, WEDM & Jigs Mastery

Accelera Staffing; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking a Precision Tooling Specialist to maintain and improve high-precision tooling systems on the production floor. You will craft, refine, and sustain complex tooling to ensure quality and efficiency across manufacturing processes.

The role requires blueprint interpretation, CAD/CAM CNC programming, and hands-on operation of CNC and manual equipment, with a focus on metrology and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Formal technical training or equivalent experience in machine tool technology.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply precision measurement techniques.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex machining challenges.
• Experience with CNC and manual machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain high-precision tooling components to support production cycles.
• Execute machining operations using WEDM, CNC mills, and manual equipment.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs via CAD/CAM software.
• Interpret blueprints to produce tooling within tight tolerances.
• Utilize micrometers, calipers, and other metrology tools to verify quality.
• Mentor junior team members and refine shop floor workflows.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

CNC and manual machining

Metrology tools

Education

Technical training in machine tool technology

Tools

CAD/CAM software

G-Code & M-Code

Job description

Accelera Staffing is seeking a Precision Tooling Specialist to maintain and improve high-precision tooling systems on the production floor. You will craft, refine, and sustain complex tooling to ensure quality and efficiency across manufacturing processes.

The role requires blueprint interpretation, CAD/CAM CNC programming, and hands-on operation of CNC and manual equipment, with a focus on metrology and continuous improvement on the shop floor.