Tool Maker: Precision Metalwork & Fixture Fabrication

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a skilled Tool Maker to support metalworking projects and fabricate fixtures and tooling. You will work with engineering to refine parts and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience with machine tools, lathes, drill presses, and mills, plus precision measurement skills. Fiberglass fabrication and cabinetmaking experience are a plus; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of machine and hand tools.
• Support metalworking projects from planning through assembly.
• Fabricate fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts for engineering needs.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specs.
• Set up and operate metalworking, welding, and cutting equipment.
• Select tools, materials, and machines for machining work.
• Experience with hand crank lathes, drill presses, and milling.
• Collaborate with engineering to clarify requirements and possible redesigns.
• Fiberglass fabrication experience is a plus; cabinetmaker/construction experience is a plus.
• Make timely, sound decisions and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate fixtures and tooling to meet engineering needs.
• Plan, fabricate, and assemble metalworking parts from concept to finished product.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize designs and clarify requirements.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment as required.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Metalworking support

Fabrication experience

Precision measurement

Effective communication

Decision making

Tools

Hand crank lathes

Drill presses

Milling machines

Welding equipment

Cutting equipment

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a skilled Tool Maker to support metalworking projects and fabricate fixtures and tooling. You will work with engineering to refine parts and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience with machine tools, lathes, drill presses, and mills, plus precision measurement skills. Fiberglass fabrication and cabinetmaking experience are a plus; strong communication is essential.