Toolmaker

Mentis Group; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec is seeking a Toolmaker to work with design engineers and molding technicians. The role involves building, repairing, and preventive maintenance on precision molds and extrusion dies, with strict tolerance requirements and cooperation with QA for quality control.

The candidate should have 5+ years moldmaking experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to travel to molders as needed. A High School Diploma is required; journeyman certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years minimum experience as a moldmaker.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot high precision molds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must have a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Surface grinding to tight tolerances (.0001” on form features; .000020” on laminate stacks).
• EDM operations across cavity components; design and build electrodes when possible.
• Vertical milling and Lathe tasks; operate support machinery as needed.
• Inspect incoming steel and collaborate with QA to review components.
• Assist in final fit and assembly of molds; verify BOM accuracy.
• Travel to molders in a support role under Toolmaker III supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sense of urgency

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Certification (Tool & Die or Moldmaker)

Tools

Surface grinder

EDM

Vertical milling machine

Lathe

Job description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Summary/Objective

The Toolmaker will work with Design Engineers and Molding Technicians to build, perform repair, and provide preventive maintenance on precision molds and extrusion dies.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Surface grinding: Long-established ability to grind over a multitude of operations from flat to form work, able to hold typical tolerances of .0001” on form features and .000020” stack on individual laminates.
• EDM: Proven ability to burn over the entire spectrum of cavity components including precision core laminates. Possesses ability to design and build electrodes when possible and works with the CNC department when needed.
• Vertical milling, Lathe: Demonstrated ability to run any support machinery in the shop, most of which are not used on a daily basis however the ability to complete tasks as needed.
• Inspection: Along with using tools in their own work, this individual has the proven capability of inspecting incoming steel as well as collaborating with the QA Inspector to review all components before they are assembled in a mold, or shipped out to a molding vendor.
• Final fit & assembly: Performs tasks in a support role to Toolmaker III work that encompasses assembly of a complete new mold from individual components. Reviewing BOM’s to see that all components are accounted for and are within specification limits.
• Travels to molders in a support role: Willing to travel and perform tasks in a role under a primary advisor of Toolmaker III status.

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”

Required Experience

• 5+ Years’ Minimum Experience as a Moldmaker.
• Must be mechanically inclined and be able to troubleshoot high precision molds.
• Communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must have a sense of urgency and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma is required.
• Journeyman Certification in Tool & Die Maker or Moldmaker trade is preferred.