Tool & Die Machinist - Build Fixtures, Improve Processes

Hussey Seating Company; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Seating Company in North Berwick, ME 03906 seeks a Tool & Die Maker/Machinist to build tools and perform die maintenance for our manufacturing team. The role supports new production processes and works with skilled colleagues to solve engineering and production challenges.

The Machinist develops production tooling, fixtures, and assembly tools, following blueprints and safety standards while contributing to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school education (or equivalent).
• Minimum 1-5 years of professional experience in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities are shifting regularly.

Responsibilities

• Update and improve current equipment capabilities and processes through fixturing/ tooling improvements.
• Support the quality department when called upon to assist building measuring tools.
• Work with tooling/design engineers to improve current fixturing designs.
• Participate in tooling design review to assist in developing the best innovative tooling concepts and builds
• Build all components necessary for a fixture design
• Building entire fixtures from blueprint/ design package
• Pneumatic plumbing of tooling
• Running electrical wires and connecting sensors.
• Work to a scheduled completion date
• Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standard.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and PPE requirements are observed for all work completed.
• Provide machining support to Maintenance and Manufacturing in order to resolve operational problems.

Skills

Manufacturing principles

OSHA safety

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Process improvement

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school education

1-5 years machine shop experience

Tools

ProtoTrak machine tools

Job description

Hussey Seating Company in North Berwick, ME 03906 seeks a Tool & Die Maker/Machinist to build tools and perform die maintenance for our manufacturing team. The role supports new production processes and works with skilled colleagues to solve engineering and production challenges.

The Machinist develops production tooling, fixtures, and assembly tools, following blueprints and safety standards while contributing to continuous process improvements.