Tool Room Machinist

Insight Global; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Tool Room Machinist to support daily manufacturing by fabricating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying tooling, dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and machine components to tight tolerances. You will read engineering drawings and operate manual and CNC machines, while helping maintain a safe, organized tool room.

Collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams, you will drive tooling solutions and participate in cost-reduction and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Practical tool room experience.
• Solid background in machining or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of machining principles.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, maintain, repair and modify tooling, dies, fixtures and gauges.
• Read engineering drawings and blueprint specs to machine parts to exact tolerances.
• Operate manual and CNC machines; perform preventative maintenance on tool room equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Quality teams.

Skills

High School diploma

Practical experience in tool room

Strong foundation in machining/enginee

Strong knowledge of machiningPrinciple

CAD/CAM software experience

Education

Technical certificate, associate degree or related training in machining

Job description

Job Description

The Tool Room Machinist is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations through the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and modification of precision tooling, dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and machine components. This individual works from engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions to machine high-quality parts to exact tolerances while troubleshooting tooling and equipment issues to minimize production downtime. On a day-to-day basis, they collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to develop tooling solutions, improve manufacturing processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure tools are available to meet production schedules. The role also includes operating manual and CNC machine tools, performing preventative maintenance on tool room equipment, managing tooling inventory and raw materials, maintaining detailed records, creating part and assembly drawings, reverse engineering components when necessary, and helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient tool room environment. The Tool Room Machinist serves as a technical resource within the facility by providing training, guidance, and hands-on support to team members while contributing to cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts.

Skills and Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Practical experience in a tool room environment
• Strong foundation in machining, engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of machining principles and manufacturing processes
• Technical certificate, associate degree, or other formal traning in machining, manufacturing technology, tool and die, or a related field
• Experience sing CAD/CAM software

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].