Toolmaker — Precision Dies, Fixtures & Machining

Abbott Tool & Die Inc; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Tool & Die Inc. in Missouri seeks a Toolmaker to apply tool and die design, shop mathematics, and material properties knowledge to analyze specifications and layout stock.

You will operate shop equipment, fit and assemble dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and hand tools for fabrication and repair. Responsibilities include interpreting manuals and drawings, calculating dimensions, setting up machines, and ensuring parts meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred; or 4–6 years related experience.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets manuals, blueprints, schematics, drawings, and notes; communicates effectively.
• Works with decimal equivalents and geometry/trigonometry concepts.
• Solves practical problems with limited standardization and interprets instructions.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications and determines materials, machines and processes.
• Calculates dimensions, layouts and assembly sequences.
• Measures and marks stock; verifies dimensions and tolerances.
• Sets up and operates machine tools to machine parts and verify conformance.
• Lifts and positions parts using hoists or cranes; assembles parts.
• Smooths surfaces and fits parts into assemblies or mechanisms.
• Connects wiring and hydraulic lines for components.
• Examines dies/tools and suggests design improvements.
• Develops specifications for specialty tools.

Skills

Reading blueprints and manuals

Mathematical proficiency

Comprehension/communication

Reasoning ability

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

4–6 years related experience

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

Abbott Tool & Die Inc. in Missouri seeks a Toolmaker to apply tool and die design, shop mathematics, and material properties knowledge to analyze specifications and layout stock.

You will operate shop equipment, fit and assemble dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and hand tools for fabrication and repair. Responsibilities include interpreting manuals and drawings, calculating dimensions, setting up machines, and ensuring parts meet specifications.