Toolmaker II — Precision Dies & Fixtures

Vantedge Medical Company; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobson & Motzer, now part of Vantedge Medical, seeks a Tool Maker II for our Durham, CT facility. The role focuses on building, repairing, and troubleshooting tooling and gauges with minimal supervision to sustain high efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, repairing tooling, leading projects when needed, inspecting work, and maintaining 6S standards. Five years’ CT journeyman experience is preferred; state certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 5 years experience as CT Tool and Die Maker Journeyman preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to perform basic math, trig, and geometry.
• Willingness to work Saturday mornings when required.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges from blueprints within established standards and customer specifications with minimum supervision.
• Repair and troubleshoot existing tooling, dies, and fixtures to blueprint specifications within established standards with minimum supervision, operating the production equipment when necessary (press, feeder, straightener, etc.).
• Properly analyze and provide input when troubleshooting tooling.
• Efficiently design and build some small tools and fixtures to blueprint specifications and established standards.
• Effectively function as project leader, as required.
• Accurately inspect own work to verify quality using a variety of measurement equipment.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records and update changes in accordance with established shop standards.
• Ensure on-time deliveries within specified design parameters and tooling budgets.
• Efficiently analyze and improve machining methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment by following 6S standards.
• Properly follow all H&M procedures and policies.
• Use the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as JHAs and job descriptions. Protective footwear must comply with ASTM F2413 and F2412 standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including the Idea System.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Trigonometry & geometry

Problem solving

Technical communication

Saturday shift availability

Education

High school diploma or vocational technical school diploma

Job description

Hobson & Motzer, now part of Vantedge Medical, seeks a Tool Maker II for our Durham, CT facility. The role focuses on building, repairing, and troubleshooting tooling and gauges with minimal supervision to sustain high efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, repairing tooling, leading projects when needed, inspecting work, and maintaining 6S standards. Five years’ CT journeyman experience is preferred; state certification preferred.