Toolmaker

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to support fabrication of tools, dies, fixtures, and jigs. You will work with CNC and manual machines to produce tooling items to tight tolerances and maintain tooling assets.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of Toolmaker experience, reads blueprints, and understands shop mathematics and assembly procedures. GED or high school diploma is required; an apprenticeship or trade school in tool making is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• GED or HS diploma required; apprenticeship or trade school with tool making is a plus.
• 3–8 years of recent experience as a Toolmaker desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team player

Manufacturing environment

PPE compliance

Education

GED or high school diploma

Trade apprenticeship or trade school (tool making)

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinding machine

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.