Toolmaker

True North Consultants, Inc.; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Toolmaker to fabricate tools, dies, fixtures, and jigs, operating manual and CNC machines to meet tight tolerances.

The position involves milling, turning and grinding, maintaining production tooling, and building cutting/forming tools and assemblies for multi-slide and Four Slide systems; strong blueprint reading and tool-design knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of tool design, shop math, blueprint reading, machining and assembly procedures.
• Tooling experience in metal stamping and forming.

Responsibilities

• Produce tooling items by milling, turning and grinding to tight tolerances using CNC machines as well as manual machines.
• Maintain Production Tooling.
• Build new cutting/forming tools.
• Build assemblies for multi-slide and Four Slide production systems.

Skills

Team player

Blueprint reading

Reading schematics

Tool design knowledge

Machining fundamentals

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Grinding machines

Manual machining

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the sequence of operations required to fabricate tools, dies, and fixtures and jigs and then perform those operations on manual and CNC machine tools such as lathes and milling or grinding machines.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Produce tooling items by milling, turning and grinding to tight tolerances using CNC machines as well as manual machines.
• Maintain Production Tooling.
• Build new cutting/forming tools.
• Build assemblies for multi-slide and Four Slide production systems.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Positive attitude and a team player.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, blueprint reading, machining and assembly procedures.
• Tooling experience in the metal stamping and forming industry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to perform work in manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to wear PPE

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• 3-8 year recent experience as a Toolmaker.
• GED or High School Diploma Required.
• Completion of apprenticeship program or trade school with a tool making apprenticeship would be a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.