Toolmaker

ATW Companies; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ATW Companies in Berks County is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and maintain machine tools to fabricate and repair tools, dies, and parts, reading engineering drawings and ensuring safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with lathes, milling machines, grinders, and heat treatment, plus technical schooling. A high school diploma or GED is required; technical training is preferred to support precise production.

Qualifications

• Experience in toolmaking and operating machine tools such as lathes and grinders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Background in safety and quality standards.
• Technical or vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machine tools (lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders) to meet specs.
• Repair and maintain press tools and dies.
• Perform routine tool servicing and regrinding.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine material and machine requirements.
• Set up machines and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Perform heat treatment on tools and parts as needed.
• Grind carbide tooling and operate centerless grinding equipment.
• Maintain safety and quality standards and promote teamwork.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

Reading engineering drawings

Tool repair

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Shapers

Grinders

Centerless grinding equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Toolmaker is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of machine tools used in the fabrication and repair of tools, dies, and parts. This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, tool repair, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. The Toolmaker will ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of production while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility and safety and wellness of all team members.
• Ensure process adherence to all applicable quality procedures to assure a quality product with priority for patient safety.
• Communicate regularly in a respectful and collaborative fashion with members of the team to promote teamwork and maintain a high level of morale.
• Repair and maintain press tools and dies.
• Perform routine servicing and regrinding of tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to fabricate and repair parts.
• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, and descriptions to determine materials and machine requirements.
• Set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, ensuring machine parts meet specifications.
• Perform heat treatment on tools and parts as needed.
• Grind carbide tooling and operate centerless grinding equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Ideal Experience

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in toolmaking, preferably in a manufacturing setting, with proficiency in operating and maintaining machine tools like lathes and grinders. Experience in tool repair, reading engineering drawings, and working with various materials is essential. A background in technical or vocational training is preferred, along with a strong understanding of safety and quality standards in production.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in toolmaking, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Technical school degree or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of various tools, equipment, and materials used in production.