Toolmaker

Entangled Future; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefors in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Toolmaker I to join our R&D Machine Shop, supporting prototype parts and tooling for cryogenic product development. You will work from drawings, set up manual tools, and help ensure precision and quality in a collaborative engineering environment.

The ideal candidate has completed apprentice training or equivalent hands-on machining, strong blueprint-reading and GD&T skills, and excellent math, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprentice program or equivalent hands-on machining experience.
• Experience operating manual machine tools in job shop or prototype settings.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills and GD&T familiarity.
• Excellent math, precision, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and models to determine tooling and processes.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, grinders with precision.
• Machine intricate parts from drawings or sketches.
• Create specialized tooling for manufacturing and R&D.
• Maintain records, meet project deadlines, and follow safety standards.
• Perform housekeeping and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T principles

Manual machining

Measuring tools

Math skills

Education

Apprentice training

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Toolmaker at Bluefors, Syracuse, United States, US. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under hardware engineering.

We are looking for a Toolmaker I to join our R&D Machine Shop team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will support the development of innovative cryogenic products by producing prototype parts, tooling, and components used to validate new concepts and designs. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, problem-solving, and contributing to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative research and development environment. Interested? Keep reading!

Your tasks as a Toolmaker I will include studying blueprints, sketches, models, and verbal instructions to determine the materials, tooling, and machining processes required to fabricate prototype and custom parts. You will set up and operate manual machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other equipment, while maintaining precise tolerances and verifying conformance to specifications. In addition, you will perform hand and bench work as needed, create specialized tooling for manufacturing and R&D applications, and modify existing parts according to engineering instructions. You will support departments by meeting project deadlines, maintaining accurate records, performing housekeeping and preventive machine maintenance, and always adhering to Bluefors quality and safety standards.

We are looking for a Toolmaker I candidate who has completed apprentice training or possesses an equivalent combination of education and hands-on machining experience. The ideal candidate will have experience operating manual machine tools in a job shop or prototype environment and demonstrate the ability to machine intricate parts from drawings or sketches. You should have strong blueprint-reading skills, including familiarity with GD&T principles, and be comfortable using measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances accurately. Excellent math skills, hand-eye coordination, and written and verbal communication abilities are essential.