Toolmaker

Franklin Executive Solutions, LLC; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Toolmaker in New Jersey to fabricate tools, dies, fixtures, and jigs using CNC and manual machines. The role emphasizes precision, reading blueprints, and adherence to tight tolerances.

You will build cutting tools, maintain tooling, and assemble components for multi-slide and Four Slide production systems within a manufacturing environment. GED or diploma required; apprenticeship welcomed.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Completion of apprenticeship or trade school in tool making is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team player

Machining knowledge

Tool design understanding

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

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.