Toolmaker

ITW; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Lexington, KY is seeking a skilled machinist/toolmaker to fabricate and repair dies and tooling, following safety policies and quality standards.

You will set up machine tools, inspect dimensions, and apply heat treatment as required. This role demands precision and problem-solving, with opportunities to advance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Follow all established safety, health and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Plans construction procedures and methods; including but not limited to selecting the proper materials, compute dimensions and plan layout, machining, and assembly operations.
• Identifies and corrects problems in complicated dies and tools.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring and inspection devices such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, micrometers and eye loupes.
• Set-up and operate machine tools such as lathe, vertical milling machine, surface and jig grinders, as well as some specialty grinders, to machine parts and tooling to tolerances of within .0002 and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Heat treats various tool steels to the required hardness specification.
• Examine standard or previously used tools or dies and use proper judgment in evaluating the need for modifications or replacements to be made.
• Calculate all punch and die clearances as well as all tooling dimensions.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards.
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Responsibilities

• Identifies and corrects problems in complicated dies and tools.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring and inspection devices.
• Set-up and operate machine tools to machine parts and tooling to tight tolerances.
• Heat treat tool steels to required hardness.
• Evaluate need for modifications or replacements of tools or dies.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Vertical milling machine

Grinders

Job description

Job Description:

• Follow all established safety, health and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices

• Performs assignments ranging from the use of ordinary tool room operations to work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances

• Plans construction procedures and methods; including but not limited to; selecting the proper materials, compute dimensions and plan layout, machining, and assembly operations.

• Identifies and corrects problems in complicated dies and tools

• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring and inspection devices such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, micrometers and eye loupes

• Set-up and operate machine tools such as lathe, vertical milling machine, surface and jig grinders, as well as some specialty grinders, to machine parts and tooling to tolerances of within .0002 and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications

• Heat treats various tool steels to the required hardness specification

• Examine standard or previously used tools or dies and use proper judgment in evaluating the need for modifications or replacements to be made

• Calculate all punch and die clearances as well as all tooling dimensions

• Maintain good housekeeping standards

• All other duties as assigned by manager

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.