Tool/Pattern Maker/Die Sinker

Mueller Water Products; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a qualified machinist to operate and maintain Tool Room equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for precision fabrication and tool repair, ensuring high-quality standards are met. This role offers an opportunity to showcase your machining skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate grinders, lathes, and CNC machines.
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Experience in constructing and calibrating various tools and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines in the Tool Room efficiently.
• Fabricate and repair metal or wood parts and tools.
• Maintain a clean and orderly working area.

Skills

Machinist skills

Precision measuring

Metal fabrication

Wood fabrication

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Work consists of operating all Tool Room machines and equipment proficiently, including layout and assembly in accordance with engineering specifications to construct, repair, maintain and calibrate shop tools, jigs, fixtures instruments, patterns, core boxes, machine and equipment parts, furniture and shipping containers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Set up and operate efficiently all machines and equipment in the Tool Room such as grinders, lathes, milling machines, including CNC mills, drill presses, saws, planer, sanders, mig, tig, arc and acetylene welding, burn out and edm.
2. Use all machinist and pattern maker hand tools and precision measuring instruments skillfully.
3. Fabricate, assemble, construct and repair metal or wood parts, tools, jigs, fixtures, master patterns, core boxes and dies from prints, sketches or templates.
4. Construct, calibrate, or set gauges and precision measuring instruments.
5. Sharpen all tools and work to a minimum tolerance of .0001.
6. Maintain equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.
7. Perform other job related duties as directed by supervisor.
8. Requires a minimum of instruction and supervision.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.