Tool & Die Maker

EmergencyMD; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join their team. The role involves designing, building, and inspecting tools, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring they meet engineering specifications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and machine tool programming. This position offers the chance to work with advanced machinery in a dynamic environment, contributing to high-quality manufacturing processes. If you have a passion for precision and a desire to tackle new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in metal fabrication or machining required.
• Experience in blueprint reading and CAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and inspect jigs, fixtures, and dies as per engineering requirements.
• Inspect parts and evaluate specifications for manufacturability.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

CAD

Programming for Machine Tools

Metal Fabrication

Mechanical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EDM

Laser Programming

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.

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.
• Study specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confer with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing 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.
• 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).

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma with basic mathematical skills required.
• 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.

Germantown Tool provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.