Toolmaker

H. T. PROF Group; Phillipsburg, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in the United States seeks a Toolmaker to fabricate tooling, dies, fixtures, and jigs, operating manual and CNC lathes, mills, and grinders to tight tolerances.

You will produce tooling, maintain production tooling, and assemble components for multi-slide and Four Slide systems. A background in toolmaking and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential, with apprenticeship or trade-school credentials a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–8 years' experience as a Toolmaker.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Apprenticeship or trade school in tool making is 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

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Quality tolerance

Shop math

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Manual milling/turning

Grinding equipment

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.