Toolmaker

Keystone Distinction Group; Phillipsburg (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking a Toolmaker to fabricate tooling, dies, fixtures and jigs and operate CNC and manual machines to tight tolerances.

The position requires blueprint reading, tool design knowledge, and experience in metal stamping tooling; an apprenticeship or trade school is a plus. This full‑time role involves standing, lifting, and PPE use in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Must understand tool design, shop math, blueprint reading, machining and assembly procedures.
• Tooling experience in the metal stamping and forming industry.
• 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.

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

Tool design knowledge

Machining & assembly procedures

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Trade school/apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machines

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.