Toolmaker

Gast; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to plan and implement effective tooling solutions. Responsibilities include constructing and repairing tools and fixtures based on complex drawings. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, toolmaker certification, and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. Applicants should have strong mechanical skills and CNC programming expertise. Join a company that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of related experience.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Construct and rework fixtures, parts, and tools from blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and repair old tooling including fixtures and gauges.
• Safely operate toolroom machines and equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Toolmaker certification

Tools

CNC machines

MIG welder

TIG welder

Toolroom machinery

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

About GAST Manufacturing

Who is GAST Manufacturing? As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost-effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.

Scope of Role

Understand how to safely use all associated hand tools and manual machines. Assist in creating new tools, fixtures, test samples and assemblies from Tooling Engineer. Must be able to operate all types of machinery, including CNC machines, and have demonstrated proficiency in CAM (Master CAM preferred), software. Procure materials and tooling required. Possess abilities to troubleshoot and problem-solve on the fly, to keep manufacturing lines running.

Essential Duties

80% Constructs new jigs, fixtures and reworks old jigs, fixtures, and tooling – working from CAD models and drawings. Works with Tech Center Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineering to prioritize work and machine resources. Possess CAD-CAM capabilities to use engineering models for machining of complex 2D and some 3D machining. Creates assemblies, understands “fit and function”. Troubleshoots and repairs existing production tooling, gauges, fixtures, parts, and machinery parts.

20% Deals with drop-in “hot jobs” that need a quick fix, and alerts owners of those breakdowns that they may need to request new tooling. Requests new tools and special tools if needed to create complex tooling.

Measures of Performance

• Toolroom requests are being met in a timely manner.
• Meets all necessary requirements and stages of training at the appropriate times. Whether that is Master Cam or supervisory.
• Future state competencies are continuing to develop, such as Master CAM, new machine tool technology, equipment, and software.

Education and Experience Requirements or Equivalencies

• High School diploma
• Two-year college degree and/or equivalent experience
• Toolmaker / Journeyman Certification by the U.S. Department of Labor
• Operate Toolroom equipment, machines, CNC machines, and CAM software.
• Operate computer – MS Office, printer, copier, and other office equipment
• At least five (5) to seven (7) years related experience.

Other Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement. Has the ability to work well in a team environment and think independently. Shows initiative, anticipates, and prevents problems, has mechanical aptitude, and mental/physical/visual acuity. Decision making, analytics, and interpersonal skills are all necessary. The Standard Toolmaker can operate computers, with proficiency in Master CAM software creating 2D toolpaths and has some knowledge of 3D tool‑pathing techniques. This person can fully operate all machine tools in the Tech Center, and possess the ability to interpret drawings, assemblies, and diagrams.

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Gast