Senior Toolmaker & EDM Programmer - Precision Machining

Rust Belt Recruiting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookpark Precision Machining is seeking a skilled Machinist / Tool Maker / EDM Programmer to design, build, and maintain tooling and fixtures for prototype and production runs. You will learn from a long-term retiring employee to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

You must have 8+ years in toolmaking/ Wire EDM or precision machining, strong ProtoTRAK and CNC skills, and hold a Journeyman Tool Maker card or apprenticeship certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Tool Maker/Wire EDM/precision machining experience.
• Proficiency with ProtoTRAK conversational programming and CNC/milling/lathe.
• Journeyman Tool Maker card or apprenticeship certificate.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T.
• Ability to design/build fixtures and tooling independently.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, and special-purpose workholding for prototype and production.
• Program, set up, and operate ProtoTRAK milling machines, lathes, and Wire EDM equipment.
• Work with senior toolmakers to gain specialized knowledge.
• Investigate nonconforming part conditions and implement fixes.
• Manufacture prototype and production parts from drawings/ CAD/ sketches.
• Select tooling and parameters for each application.
• Inspect finished components with precision measuring equipment.
• Apply GD&T and shop math to ensure part conformance.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce setup times and waste.

Job description

Brookpark Precision Machining is seeking a skilled Machinist / Tool Maker / EDM Programmer to design, build, and maintain tooling and fixtures for prototype and production runs. You will learn from a long-term retiring employee to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

You must have 8+ years in toolmaking/ Wire EDM or precision machining, strong ProtoTRAK and CNC skills, and hold a Journeyman Tool Maker card or apprenticeship certificate.