Toolmaker

Tech Etch; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Etch in Fall River, MA seeks a Tool and Die Maker responsible for building and maintaining dies and fixtures used in production. You will set up lathes, milling machines, grinders, EDM and CNC equipment, reading engineering drawings to ensure customer tolerances and product quality.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational machining credentials or an apprenticeship preferred. 1st and 2nd shift hours vary; some Saturdays may be required to meet demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational certificate in Machine Shop preferred.
• Completion of apprenticeship in machining preferred.
• 2 to 3 years' experience in tooling/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Capable of building and troubleshooting tools, dies, and fixtures for production.
• Maintain close tolerances on precision tooling, around .0005 or better.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment: lathes, mills, grinders, drills, EDM, CNC.
• Interpret engineering drawings to meet customer tolerances.
• Design tooling to meet end-product specs and schedule.
• Perform self-inspection and ensure ISO compliance.

Skills

Machine tools knowledge

Attention to detail

Willing to work in manufacturing env

Ability to learn new skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate in Machine Shop

Completion of apprenticeship in machining

2 to 3 years' experience

Tools

Lathes

Bridgeport milling machines

Grinders

Heat Treat oven

Drills

Wire EDM

CNC mill

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

The Tool and Die Maker position consists of three classes A, B, and C as described below.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Class A Tool Maker can carry out several essential functions
  • Capable of building and troubleshooting various tools, dies, and fixtures out of precision materials that will be utilized in production.
  • Capable of holding close tolerances on precision tooling, typically .0005 or better daily
  • Capable of setting up and operating all Tool Room equipment such as lathes, Bridgeport milling machines, Grinders, Heat Treat oven, Drills, Wire EDM, and CNC Miller
  • Capable of interpreting and working with Engineering drawings, ensuring tooling or fixture produces product within customer tolerances
  • Capable of designing tooling to achieve customer specifications of end product
  • Manufacture quality parts within scheduled time frame
  • Self-Inspection for quality adherence to ISO and customer specifications while utilizing inspection equipment
  • Practices continuous improvement on efficient techniques and creativity
• The Class B Tool Maker has similar functions as the Class A Tool Maker but specializes in die, form tool, or fixture making.
• The Class C Tool Maker has similar functions as the Class A Tool Maker with instruction specializes in tool repair.

Competencies

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Attention to detail
• Willing to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to learn and retain new skills
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 1ST Shift hours are from 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, second shift hours are from 3:30pm to Midnight Monday through Friday. Saturdays may be required to meet customer demands.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education And Experience

• Vocational certificate in Machine Shop, Manufacturing Engineering Tech
• Completion of apprenticeship in machining
• 2 to 3 years' experience

Salary Range

: $30.40-$42.85

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

ITAR compliance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.