Tool Maker

Ajulia Executive Search; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Direct Hire

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking a skilled Tool Maker in Rahway, NJ, responsible for fabricating and maintaining tooling components. The ideal candidate will interpret engineering drawings and operate both manual and CNC machine tools.

With over 3 years of experience, you will collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams while supporting new product introductions. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as Tool Maker.
• Understanding of basic G-code.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and 3D CAD models.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools.
• Operate CNC machining centers and modify G-code programs.

Skills

Conventional milling

Engine lathe operations

Surface grinding

CNC machining

Education

Associate’s degree in Precision Machining Technology

Tools

CNC machining centers

Manual machine tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tool Maker to fabricate and maintain tooling components, support new product introductions, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams.

Salary: $25-$30/hr

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and 3D CAD models to determine machining methods and sequence of operations for tooling components.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools, including milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses to fabricate tooling from raw materials.
• Operate CNC machining centers and develop or modify G-code programs to produce complex geometries and multi-setup parts.
• Manufacture drill jigs, welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, and inspection gauges using materials such as steel, aluminum, and tool steel.
• Inspect and verify part dimensions using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauge blocks, and optical comparators.
• Perform heat treatment processes such as hardening and tempering on small tool steel components or coordinate external heat-treat services for larger parts.
• Repair, rebuild, and restore worn or damaged tooling components, including fixture locators, clamps, and bushings.
• Maintain accurate tooling records, revision histories, and calibration documentation for measuring instruments and gauges.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot fixture-related dimensional variation and production issues.
• Support fixture design planning for new product introductions by providing manufacturability feedback during engineering reviews.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Precision Machining Technology (or equivalent technical program) preferred.
• Must have 3+ years of experience as Tool Maker.
• Conventional milling: setups, feeds and speeds, edge finding, and basic G-code understanding.
• Engine lathe operations: turning, facing, boring, threading, and taper work.
• Surface grinding: magnetic chuck setup, wheel dressing, and achieving flatness/parallelism.
• CNC machining: 3-axis operation, work offsets, tool length offsets, and program editing.
• Use of drill presses, band saws, and other secondary machining equipment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Direct Hire