Toolmaker

Global Steering Systems Holdin; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Steering Systems Holdin in Watertown, CT is seeking a skilled toolmaker/tool and die maker to plan, construct, alter and repair tooling for high-volume automotive production. You will work from drawings, follow tool design layouts and operate standard tool room equipment to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include assembling and fitting tools, assisting apprentices, monitoring tool performance on the line, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Apprenticeship certificate as toolmaker/tool and die maker.
• Knowledge of CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, construct, alter and repair tooling to extremely close tolerances used on vehicle production lines.
• Construct tools and fixtures for production use where no design is available, following drawings and layouts.
• Operate all conventional tool room equipment and hand tools (trak machines, milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, hacksaws, micrometers, gages).
• Assist and instruct apprentices.
• Support tool breakages.
• Assemble, fit and repair tools.
• Monitor tools on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify repairs or improvements.
• Assist with tool maintenance to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair tooling and machines.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship certificate as toolmaker/tool and die maker

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

Plan, construct, alter and repair a variety of highly intricate tools, fixtures, gages, etc. to extremely close tolerances used on vehicle production lines.

• Construct tools and fixtures for production use where no design is available, but can follow tool design drawings, layouts, etc
• Operate all conventional tool room equipment and hand tools (trak machines, milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, hacksaws, precision instruments - micrometers, gages, etc.)
• Assist and instruct apprentices
• Support tool breakages
• Assembling, fitting and repairing tools
• Monitoring the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or possible improvements
• Assist with tool maintenance to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair tooling and machines

The above are principle responsibilities and do not identify all duties inherent in the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; coursework, vocational training, or an associate's degree in machining or manufacturing technology is preferred
• Reading, writing and strong working knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and basic physics to competently perform job duties
• Requires completion of apprenticeship certificate (or equivalent) as a toolmaker/tool and die maker, plus five years of documented trade experience
• Knowledge of CAD software a plus

Competencies – Knowledge, skills and characteristics/behaviors

• Creativity
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Quality

Additional Notes

• Position may require standing for long periods of time, the ability to lift, bend, good hand dexterity, visual inspection and some manual material handling not to exceed 35 pounds.
• Industrial factory or high-volume automotive parts assembly plant floor; requires strict adherence to OSHA safety protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).