Toolroom Technician

Brunner & Lay, Inc.; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Uniforms

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Brunner & Lay, Inc. in Springdale, AR, is seeking an experienced Toolroom Technician to support manufacturing operations.

This hands-on role involves machining, repairing, and maintaining tooling and components used throughout production, following prints and specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong machining skills, be comfortable reading blueprints, and have experience troubleshooting tooling in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years machining/toolroom or related metalworking experience.
• Experience operating CNC and manual mills and lathes.
• Ability to read manufacturing prints and work within tolerances.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and modify tooling used in forge and production operations.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, grinders, and other machine tools.
• Machine parts and tooling to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect completed work using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Diagnose tooling or equipment issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Perform tool grinding, including drills, taps, and other tooling components.
• Fabricate or modify fixtures, tooling, and components to support production needs.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to troubleshoot problems and complete repairs.
• Maintain an organized and safe toolroom and work area.

Skills

Machining

Reading prints/drawings

Tooling repair

CNC/Manual milling/turning

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical machining education preferred

Tools

CNC Lathes

Mills

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

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Full Time Headquarters-Arkansas, Springdale, AR, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Brunner & Lay, a family-owned manufacturer in Springdale, Arkansas, is seeking an experienced Toolroom Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on position responsible for machining, repairing, and maintaining tooling and components used throughout our production processes.

The right candidate will have strong machining skills, be comfortable working from prints and specifications, and have experience troubleshooting and repairing tooling in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and modify tooling used in forge and production operations.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, grinders, and other machine tools.
• Machine parts and tooling to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect completed work using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Diagnose tooling or equipment issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Perform tool grinding, including drills, taps, and other tooling components.
• Fabricate or modify fixtures, tooling, and components to support production needs.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to troubleshoot problems and complete repairs.
• Maintain an organized and safe toolroom and work area.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of machining, toolroom, or related metalworking experience preferred.
• Experience operating CNC and manual mills and lathes.
• Ability to read manufacturing prints and work within specified tolerances.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Tool and die, mold, forge tooling, or industrial repair experience is a plus.
• CNC programming experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively with others.

High school diploma or GED required. Technical or machining education is preferred but not required.

Starting pay is based on experience.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement benefits
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• company-paid life insurance
• uniforms
• additional voluntary benefits

Employment is contingent upon completion of required pre-employment screening.

Brunner & Lay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.