Senior Toolmaker

Viant Medical Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. is seeking a Senior Tool Maker to drive process improvements in medical device manufacturing. You will design fixtures, tools, and gaging using 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, lathes, grinders, and Wire EDM based on blueprints and customer requirements.

The role supports NPI projects, reviews CAD/CAM outputs, and collaborates with manufacturing engineers. Candidates should have extensive CNC experience, GD&T proficiency, and CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks/MasterCAM).

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC machining experience with shop floor familiarity.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and measurement skills.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Proficient in MasterCAM for CAM programming.
• Experience with 3,4,5 axis milling and Wire EDM.

Responsibilities

• Create fixtures, tools, and gaging per blueprints.
• Support NPI production and identify best manufacturing processes.
• Review and disposition parts against quality standards.
• Review, create and revise CAD models and CAM programs.
• Train production workforce on equipment setup.
• Adhere to safety, quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual/CNC Lathes & Mills

Wire EDM

GD&T

SolidWorks

MasterCAM

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

MasterCAM

Job description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

• Full Medical, Dental & Vision, effective on your 1st day
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
• 401K plan with company match
• Earn additional ($800 a year) for Monthly Attendance Bonus
• On-Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you have earned it!

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is$32.00–$41.00 hourly wage. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

The primary purpose of aSenior Tool Maker is to apply engineering principles to drive process improvements in the manufacturing of medical devices that positively affect Quality, Delivery, Cost, Safety and Moral.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Viant Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements including but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Create fixtures, tools, and gaging utilizing both manual and CNC 3, 4 & 5 axis mills, lathes, turn/mills, grinders, and Wire EDM machines in accordance to blueprints per both internal and customer requirements.
• Support NPI production including identification of best practice manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
• Review and disposition product based on quality standards.
• Reviews, creates and revises CAD models and/or CAM programs.
• Supports manufacturing engineers on projects and initiatives.
• Assists in and investigates improvement opportunities.
• Assists in training production workforce in proper setup and use of equipment as necessary.
• Performs other functions as necessary to support the business.

Qualifications:

• Extensive CNC machinist experience.
• Complete working knowledge of both manual and CNC lathes, mills, grinders, and wire EDM machines.
• Understanding of metals machining, processing, and finishing.
• Ability to inspect complex products using industry-appropriate methods.
• Good understanding of GD&T.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Proficient in MasterCAM.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.