Tool Maker

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a Tool Maker to join their dynamic team in Westbrook, CT. In this entry-level role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to manufacture innovative miniature fluid control components, handling both long and short-term projects. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency in using computerized machine controls and precision instruments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to proofread documents and read blueprints.
• Experience with CNC and manual machining.
• Ability to construct mechanical components to engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work from complex blueprints and drawings.
• Perform complicated CNC and manual machining.
• Construct jigs, fixtures, molds, dies, or product prototypes.

Skills

Proficiency in computerized machine controls

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Manual Machining Skills

Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education

Tools

CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Job Description

• Tool/Model Makers **at The Lee Company play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team to manufacture and develop industry leading miniature fluid control components. The position requires a driven person, capable of handling a dynamic workload of both long and short-term projects. Examples could include machining engineering prototypes for exciting new applications, quick turn tooling repair to support production, or outfitting a new product line with tooling and fixturing. Tool/Model Makers play a fundamental role in driving process and design improvements at The Lee Company. Challenge yourself and join our team!
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• Proficiency in the use of computerized machine controls, weight scales, comparators, microscope, precision measurement instruments, hand tools, and specialized trade tools.
• Use of computers to perform data entry and document production.
• Mechanical aptitude and use of significant mathematical skills.
• Must be able to proofread documents, read blueprints, train others, complete production paperwork.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Work from complex blueprints and drawings to meet specifications, work assignments and/or verbal instructions which involve a wide range of machining and assembly operations.
• Perform complicated CNC and manual machining sequences requiring unusual and difficult set-ups and methods to maintain close tolerances and fits with the understanding and implementation of G/M code programming.
• Construct jigs, fixtures, molds, dies, or product prototypes and cutting tools to meet job requirements.
• Program, set up and operate machines such as CNC and manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, I.D./O.D. grinders, jig bores, honing machines, and electrical discharge machines.
• Construct mechanical components to engineering specifications and instructions, producing workable parts, units, or models. Work with engineering personnel to suggest re-design of parts or to clarify actual working requirements.
  
  

You Should Be Proficient In

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• High School / GED
  
  

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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