Tooling & EDM Technician

AMETEK, Inc.; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is a global manufacturer of precision tooling and dies supporting aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Our highly engineered components are used in demanding environments where quality and reliability are essential.

AMETEK Coining seeks an experienced machinist to support tooling maintenance, repair, and EDM-related activities, employing manual mills, lathes, grinders, and inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ machining experience in a tooling, die maintenance or manufacturing support environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and related technical documents.
• Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and related tooling equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and in-process inspection practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by machining, repairing, modifying, and maintaining tooling, dies, fixtures, and related components.
• Machine precision tooling components using manual mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and other tool room equipment.
• Repair and maintain stamping dies, fixtures, gages, production tooling.
• Fabricate replacement parts from blueprints and drawings.
• Perform precision grinding, drilling, boring, tapping, fitting, assembling and disassembling tooling components.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Inspect completed work with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, etc.
• Support die tryouts and emergency repairs in coordination with Tool Room Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and actions.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and 5S, safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance to resolve tooling issues.
• Support EDM-related activities as training progresses, including wire EDM setup.

Skills

Machining experience

Reading blueprints

Manual milling

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mitsubishi wire EDM

Sodick wire EDM

Job description

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Support manufacturing operations by providing fast, accurate machining, tooling repair, troubleshooting, and developing EDM support services that minimize production downtime, improve tooling reliability, and strengthen Tool Room capability.

Essential Functions:

• Support manufacturing operations by efficiently machining, repairing, modifying, and maintaining tooling, dies, fixtures, gages, and related equipment components.Provide additional support to EDM operations as needed.
• Machine precision tooling components using manual mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and other Tool Room equipment.
• Repair,modify, andmaintainstamping dies, fixtures, gages, production tooling, and related components to support manufacturing uptime.
• Fabricate replacement parts from blueprints, drawings, samples, verbal instructions in accordance with production needs.
• Perform precision grinding, drilling, boring, tapping, fitting, assembly, and disassembly of tooling and die components asrequired.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues,identifyroot-cause contributors where possible, and recommend corrective actions to reduce repeat downtime.
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, optical comparators, and other inspection tools.
• Support die tryouts, production troubleshooting, minor tooling adjustments, and emergency repair needs in coordination with the Tool Room Supervisor and production partners.
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation of repairs, modifications, tooling work performed, and related follow-up actions.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness, organization, 5S standards, and strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Tool Room personnel to resolve tooling-related issues and improve manufacturability and reliability.
• As training and business needs progress, support EDM-related activities, which may include wire EDM setup support and machine operation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ machining experience in a tooling, die maintenance or manufacturing support environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and related technical documents.
• Ability tooperatemanual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and related tooling equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and in-process inspection practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, andlift upto 50 pounds as required by the role.

Education, Experience, and Training:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• Technical school, vocational training, Tool & Die apprenticeship, or related certificate preferred.
• Familiarity with Mitsubishi and/or Sodick wire EDM equipment a plus.

About Coining:

Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is a global manufacturer of precision metal solutions supporting critical applications across aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Our highly engineered components and coining dies are used in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are essential, including applications that support life‑changing and life‑saving technologies.

Why Join Coining?:

At Coining, employees are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and commitment to quality and safety. We offer a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with consistent schedules and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work. As part of AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and long‑term growth opportunities.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 75,000

Salary Maximum: 95,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].