Tool & Die Maker

Germantown Tool and Manufacturing; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Germantown Tool & Manufacturing seeks an experienced Tool Maker to design, build, and inspect jigs, fixtures, and dies using CNC machinery and manual tooling. The role emphasizes interpreting drawings, programming EDM and laser tools, and ensuring precision in fabrication within a metalworking environment.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of metal fabrication or machining experience, strong math skills, and the ability to work from engineering requirements while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and strong math skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints for tooling.
• CAD experience and programming for machine tools and EDM required; laser programming preferred.
• 5–10 years of metal fabrication or machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts produced with new tooling for conformity to specifications.
• Evaluate part print specifications for manufacturability.
• Inspect tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauging devices for proper orientation and processing.
• Perform bench and machine operations to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs and gauges.
• Design, fabricate and repair tooling and material handling equipment as needed.
• Assist in the design of assembly lines and prototype parts for manufacturability.
• Train operators on fixtures and inspection equipment.
• Assist in installation and removal of assembly lines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD

Programming for machine tools

EDM programming

Laser programming

Metal fabrication

Education

High school diploma

Experience with blueprint reading and CAD

Tools

CAD

Job description

Germantown Tool & Manufacturing began in 1955 as a small Philadelphia-based tool and die shop. With more than a half-century of experience, we have grown to become a diversified metal fabricator and supplier of metal engineering services. We supply a broad range of component parts and complete assemblies to a number of industries.

Germantown Tool is looking for a Tool Maker. This position will be responsible for working with computer-controlled machinery and mechanical equipment to cut, shape, and finish tools made out of metal. Come join a Company with a true family feel, where you have the ability to make an impact on the business every day.

BASIC FUNCTION

Design, build, and inspect jigs, fixtures, and dies in accordance with Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering requirements by performing the following duties.

Specific & Essential Duties

• Inspect parts made in fabrication or welding that are produced off of new tooling to determine conformity to specification.
• Evaluate and critique part print specifications to ensure manufacturability of desired part.
• Inspect tools, jigs, fixtures and gauging devices for proper orientation and processing.
• Examine and inspect all types of parts, subassemblies, assemblies and finished products for dimensional, fit and function or evaluation of defects as assigned by supervisor.
• Layout, plan and perform all bench and machine operations to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs and gages requiring skill and knowledge of tooling practices and application.
• Perform close and exacting bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align, and finish work.
• Design, fabricate and repair a wide variety of material handling equipment.
• Studies specifications, eng. blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, mfg procedures, and cost in assembly.
• Train operators on the use of fixtures, inspection equipment, and procedures.
• Assist in the design of assembly lines and work stations.
• Assist in the design of prototype parts for manufacturability
• Order all tool room inventory, clamps, drills, material, and fasteners etc.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
• Assist in the installation and removal of Assembly lines (boom cranes, roller tables, scissor lifts, and gantry hoist systems etc.).

Education/Training Requirements

• High school diploma with basic mathematical skills required
• Requires the use of fairly complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas, and variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience in blueprint reading and CAD
• Programming experience for machine tools and EDM required, Laser programming preferred
• 5-10 years experience in metal fabrication or machining required
• Must be mechanically minded with a strong desire to learn and to accept new challenges

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.