Toolmaker/Machinist

Jabil; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in the United States (New York) is seeking a skilled machinist to fabricate and repair tools, jigs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges and dies to exact tolerances. You will work from drawings and models, selecting economical methods and proper machines to complete parts. You may assist the Supervisor in scheduling, and provide direction as group lead on projects when required. You read blueprints, perform precise measurements, and uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Read and write English and interpret blueprints and safety rules.
• Perform basic math and interpret work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, and dies.
• Plan procedures and select proper materials.
• Lay out, fabricate and assemble dies, molds, and fixtures from drawings.
• Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ensure quality per process control procedures.
• Guide lower level toolmakers when needed.

Skills

English reading

Basic math

Tools

Machinist hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, makes intricate tools, jogs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges and dies to closest tolerances. Works from drawings, sketches, models or instructions. Plans work to be done by most economical method, utilizing proper machines. May assign machining of parts to machinists and make sketches for own or other’s use in making parts of subassemblies.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, makes intricate tools, jogs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges and dies to closest tolerances. Works from drawings, sketches, models or instructions. Plans work to be done by most economical method, utilizing proper machines. May assign machining of parts to machinists and make sketches for own or other’s use in making parts of subassemblies. May assist Supervisor in the scheduling of work and provide direction to other staff members, serving as group leader on projects when required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs or dies for use within the establishment.


• Performs assignments that range from the use of ordinary tool room operations to performing work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances.


• Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials.


• Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat treating of tools and metal flow in dies.


• Lays out, fabricates and assembles metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.


• Uses a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments.


• Computes dimensions; determines machining and material or parts required.


• Performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.


• Recommends revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on “machine-ability” or fabrication problems encountered.


• Solves problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process.


• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.


• May provide guidance to lower level toolmakers.


• Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.


• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.


• Ability to perform basic math and interpret and executive work instructions.

The hourly pay range for this role is $22.84 - $41.11. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans


• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan


• paid time off