Senior Eyelet Toolmaker

Click Bond, Inc.; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Click Bond Watertown, CT is seeking an experienced Eyelet Toolmaker to build, develop, and set up precision tools and fixtures for transfer and secondary machines.

You will train apprentices, lead transitions from development to production, and work closely with Engineering and Quality to ensure high standards and continuous improvement. Strong expertise in SPC and tooling is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training preferred.
• State certified apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15+ years of Eyelet Toolmaker experience.
• Expert knowledge of toolmaking processes and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, set-up, tryout, repair, and adjust tools and fixtures for transfer and secondary machines.
• Effectively use Tool Room tools and equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, and attachments.
• Train apprentices and act as expert trainer during transition from development to production.
• Fill in for Production Lead as required and support multiple product lines.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve tooling and processes.

Skills

SPC

Comparator

Video microscope

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State certified apprenticeship or equivalent

15+ years Eyelet Toolmaker experience

Manufacturing process excellence

Tools

MCDM

MAX

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Click Bond Watertown - Watertown, CT 06795, With no supervision, builds, develops, sets-up, tries out, repairs and adjusts tools, inspection gages and special fixtures for transfer and secondary department machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Build, develop, set-up, tryout, repair, and adjust tools, inspection gages and special fixtures for transfer and secondary department machines.


• Effectively use all Tool Room tools and equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, hardening, tempering, as well as all special attachments to above equipment.


• Ability to develop complicated jobs with no supervision.


• Serve as an expert trainer for apprentices. Responsible for teaching and training other toolmakers and apprentices about complicated jobs during the transition from development to production.


• Fill in for the Production Lead as required.


• Should have capable experience on all product lines, Nuts, Sleeves, Domes and Retainers and Legacy parts.


• Should have capable experience on all size Baird and Asahi Seiki and presses. Having Samson and Waterbury experience a plus.


• Must perform to the specified work of production and quality standards for the assigned jobs.


• Must have a top knowledge of the functions and workability of tool steels and production materials.


• Perform operator functions as required.


• Must be able to work as a team with Engineering and Quality, offering ideas for new tool development and process improvements.


• At times, expected to exceed equipment capabilities to attain respective tolerances.


• Use care in operation of all machine tools and attachments so equipment can produce accurate quality work.


• Keep machines and work area neat, clean and orderly.


• Keep all necessary records and make out all necessary forms.


• Make suggestions for changes in methods to improve operations and product quality.


• Store and retrieve plant tools, records, and drawings according to procedure.


• Perform proper handling of hazardous materials and wastes, as directed by supervisor.


• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.


• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CBI policies and procedures.


• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard‑free work areas.


• Able to work without supervision, be a self‑starter and be detail oriented.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.


• Ability to read and interpret sketches and ordinary mechanical drawings.


• Ability to operate a keyboard and perform basic computer functions


• Expert with SPC


• Expert in the use of a comparator and video microscope.


• Expert with manufacturing systems, MCDM and MAX.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years of vocational training preferred.


• State certified apprenticeship or equivalent.


• Minimum of 15+ years of experience as an Eyelet Toolmaker.


• Expert knowledge of manufacturing process necessary in making complex, precise adjustments to tools and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires continuous long reaches, bending, standing, while handling light materials. Sometimes requires using large wrenches, crowbars, or lifting or moving heavy material or parts.


• Requires the ability to frequently move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds with assistance.


• Specific vision abilities for the position: Mostly requires normal vision but set up may require use of magnifying glass and/or microscope. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CLICK BOND WAY – KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.


• Models a positive attitude.


• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.


• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.


• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.


• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.

Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact People Operations at 775.885.8000 or email: [e-mail]