Senior Tool Maker: Precision Tooling & CNC Mastery

OPW Global; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking a Tool Maker to design, fabricate, repair, and maintain precision tooling and fixtures for manufacturing operations. The position requires interpreting drawings, selecting machining methods, and operating CNC and manual machines to produce high-precision components.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to resolve tooling issues, implement improvements, and ensure safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in tool making or precision machining.
• Experience setting up and operating manual and CNC equipment.
• Experience with tool room equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, saws.
• Experience programming CNC equipment using G-code and M-code.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, materials, and machining processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, materials, and machining needs.
• Plan and perform machining operations to fabricate, modify, repair, or maintain tooling and fixtures.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools (mills, lathes, grinders, saws).
• Program CNC equipment using G-code and M-code.
• Design or modify jigs and fixtures to support manufacturing operations.
• Inspect using calipers, micrometers, gauges to verify specifications.
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining issues and implement repairs.
• Support engineering and production to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

CNC programming

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Tooling design

CAD/CAM experience

5-axis machining

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Saws

Job description

OPW Global is seeking a Tool Maker to design, fabricate, repair, and maintain precision tooling and fixtures for manufacturing operations. The position requires interpreting drawings, selecting machining methods, and operating CNC and manual machines to produce high-precision components.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to resolve tooling issues, implement improvements, and ensure safe, efficient production.