Toolroom Machinist

Jobot; Town of Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Available

Hands-On Craftsmanship

Manual & CNC Equipment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Toolroom Machinist in Lisbon, WI, to set up and operate manual and CNC grinding equipment producing precision tooling and small components. The role emphasizes close-tolerance surface, form, and profile grinding with strict adherence to drawings and tolerances.

You will work with DedTru fixtures and Creo Manufacturing data, select wheels, dress tools, and inspect parts with precision measuring instruments, contributing to high-quality, one-off and small-batch productions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in precision grinding and toolroom machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and tolerances.
• Form or profile grinding experience preferred.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC grinding equipment to produce precision tooling and small components.
• Perform surface, form, and profile grinding to tight tolerances.
• Grind core pins and other cylindrical tooling components for local tool and die customers.
• Interpret engineering drawings and determine setups, workholding, and grinding sequences.
• Select appropriate grinding wheels and dress or true wheels as required.
• Maintain equipment, work areas, and tooling in safe, orderly condition.

Skills

Hands-on grinding experience

Blueprint interpretation

Form or profile grinding

Precision measuring

Grinding wheel selection

Attention to detail

Tools

Creo Manufacturing

DedTru fixtures

CNC grinding equipment

Job description

Toolroom Machinist

$25 - $40 per hour | Lisbon, WI | On-site | Permanent

Precision Surface & Form Grinding | Custom Tooling & Core Pins | Training Available

A bit about us:

Founded in 2004 and based in Sussex, Wisconsin, we specialize in precision grinding, custom mold design, and machining small metal components. We support local tool and die shops with close-tolerance surface, cylindrical, and form grinding, including core pins and custom tooling. Our work ranges from individual components to small batches, combining hands-on craftsmanship, manual and CNC grinding equipment, and Creo manufacturing software to produce parts that require careful planning and precise execution.

Why join us?

Custom, Challenging Work: Produce one-of-a-kind tooling and small batches with varied geometries and requirements.

Develop Specialized Skills: Build expertise in precision surface grinding, form grinding, core pins, and DedTru fixtures.

Training Available: The owner is willing to train a motivated individual with relevant foundational skills.

Hands-On Craftsmanship: Take an active role in setup, grinding, troubleshooting, and inspection.

Manual & CNC Equipment: Work with traditional grinding methods and offline programming through Creo Manufacturing.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up and operate manual and CNC grinding equipment to produce precision tooling and small components.
• Perform surface, form, and profile grinding to achieve specified dimensions, geometries, and finishes. ±0.0002″–±0.0003″
• Grind core pins and other cylindrical tooling components for local tool and die customers.
• Interpret engineering drawings and part models to determine setups, workholding, and grinding sequences.
• Select appropriate grinding wheels and dress or true wheels as required for the application.
• Establish secure, accurate setups for individual parts and small batches.
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect dimensions and verify part conformity throughout the grinding process.
• Adjust setups and grinding parameters to address dimensional variation, finish issues, and other process challenges.
• Use DedTru fixtures and support CNC grinding operations as experience and training allow.
• Create or modify offline programs using Creo Manufacturing as qualified or trained.
• Maintain equipment, work areas, and tooling in safe, orderly operating condition.

Needed:

• Relevant hands‑on experience in precision grinding, toolroom machining, tool and die work, or closely related custom machining.
• Surface grinding experience and a foundation in precision setups and dimensional inspection.
• Form or profile grinding experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and work to specified tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments appropriate to the work.
• Understanding of grinding wheel selection, dressing, workholding, and controlled material removal.
• Patience and attention to detail when producing complex, low-quantity components.
• Willingness to learn specialized equipment and methods.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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