Tool Maker

Crown Personnel Services; Clayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Personnel Services Inc is seeking a skilled machinist to operate horizontal milling centers, including HMCs and boring mills, in Clayton, Ohio. You will read complex blueprints, set up tools and fixtures, and edit CNC programs to achieve exact tolerances.

Candidates should have 1–5+ years of hands-on CNC or manual milling experience, a high school diploma or GED, and formal machinist training. Strong math skills and GD&T knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; apprenticeship or trade/technical certification in tool & die is preferred.
• 1–5+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC or manual horizontal milling machines.
• Strong mathematical aptitude (geometry, trigonometry), blueprint reading, and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and technical schematics to fabricate and repair precision tools.
• Set up, align, and secure raw materials, fixtures, clamps, and tombstones on horizontal milling centers.
• Load, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs (G-code) and adjust tool offsets, feeds, and speeds to achieve exact tolerances.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize tool designs and resolve fabrication issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machinist apprenticeship or tool & die certification

Tools

G-code programming

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Setting up, programming, and operating horizontal mills (including HMCs and boring mills) to design, build, fabricate, and repair high-precision manufacturing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.

Core Responsibilities

• Machining & Tool Construction: Read and interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and technical schematics to fabricate and repair precision tools.
• Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, align, and secure raw materials, fixtures, clamps, and tombstones on horizontal milling centers.
• Programming & Editing: Load, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs (using G&M codes) and adjust tool offsets, feeds, and speeds to achieve exact tolerances.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges) to ensure tools meet exact specifications.
• Tool Maintenance: Monitor tool wear and breakages, repair existing production tools, and perform preventative maintenance on machine equipment.
• Collaboration: Partner with engineering and production teams to optimize tool designs, test newly built tools, and resolve fabrication issues.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED; completion of a formal machinist apprenticeship or trade/technical school certification in tool & die is highly preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 5+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC or manual horizontal milling machines.
• Technical Skills: Strong mathematical aptitude (geometry, trigonometry), blueprint reading, and a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing