Tool Maker I

MW Components, Inc.; Merrill, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components, Inc. seeks a Tool Maker/Machinist to read engineering drawings, lay out parts on raw material, and machine parts to size using lathes, mills, grinders, and hand tools. The role requires independence and attention to detail to ensure high-quality results.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of tool making experience, relevant certifications, and strong math/computer literacy to support precision manufacturing and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, teamwork and communication, commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and lay out the design on raw material, then cut to size with machine tools.
• Communicate tooling issues to production and assist in resolving them.
• Contribute to the team by delivering accurate, timely results.
• Support other duties to maintain quality across facility activities.
• Ensure all customer-specific requirements are met as described in quality manuals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork and communication

Commitment to safety and quality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of 2 years Tool Maker/Machinist

Certification in the metal trades industry

Demonstrated math skills and computer literacy

Experience in carbide dies

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work from engineering drawings to lay out the design on the raw material then cut it to size and shape using manually controlled machine tools (such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, and jig grinders), power tools (such as die grinders and rotary tools), and hand tools (such as files and honing stones). Will work independently on projects.
• Assist production by communicating tooling issues
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing results with accuracy and timeliness.
• May be called upon to assist in other duties as needed to ensure quality level of facility activities.
• Responsible for all customer specific requirements where applicable, including those referenced in Quality manuals.
• Any/all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork and communication
• Commitment to safety and quality

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

High School or better.

Required

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years Tool Maker/Machinist
• Demonstrated math skills and computer literacy
• Certification in the metal trades industry.
• Experience in carbide dies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects. The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.

Experience

Preferred

• Certification in the metal trades industry.
• Demonstrated math skills and computer literacy
• Minimum of 2 years Tool Maker/Machinist

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