Senior Toolmaker: Prototyping & Precision Tooling Expert

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced Toolmaker to join a growing advanced manufacturing environment in Dallas. You will design, build, modify, and repair precision tooling and machined components that support production and prototype development.

This hands-on role requires a strong manual machining background, the ability to read blueprints and GD&T, and collaboration with engineers to establish shop standards and processes for a world-class machine shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool Maker/Precision Machinist experience.
• Strong manual lathe and manual milling machine skills.
• Hands-on with precision surface grinding.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience helping establish or expand a machine shop is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, and surface grinders to manufacture tooling and components.
• Operate CNC machining equipment as needed for production and prototyping.
• Build, modify, repair, and maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and components.
• Collaborate with engineering to prototype tooling and develop manufacturing solutions.
• Perform precision turning, milling, drilling, tapping, grinding, and finishing operations.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools to ensure accuracy.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement repairs or design improvements.
• Assist in establishing machine shop standards, tooling inventory, workflows, and PM practices.
• Maintain tooling documentation and keep the shop tidy and compliant with safety norms.

Tools

Manual lathes

Manual milling machines

Surface grinders

CNC machining equipment

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced Toolmaker to join a growing advanced manufacturing environment in Dallas. You will design, build, modify, and repair precision tooling and machined components that support production and prototype development.

This hands-on role requires a strong manual machining background, the ability to read blueprints and GD&T, and collaboration with engineers to establish shop standards and processes for a world-class machine shop.