Toolmaker

Job Juncture; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Toolmaker in New Jersey to fabricate tooling items and assemblies for multi-slide and Four Slide production systems. You will mill, turn, and grind with CNC and manual machines, ensuring tight tolerances.

The role requires 3–8 years of tooling experience, a GED or HS diploma, and preferably an apprenticeship program. Positive team player with strong eye for detail is essential.

Qualifications

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

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

Toolmaking

Blueprint reading

Machining

Shop mathematics

Reading schematics

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Trade school apprenticeship

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.