Toolsetting Technician

Precinmac; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid PTO

Education assistance

Job summary

Major Tool & Machine in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Toolsetter to efficiently handle tooling, inspection, and storage for machining operations. You will read the tool crib log, verify dimensions with precision instruments, and support production by ensuring tooling readiness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–6 months machining experience. You’ll work on the tool crib, calibrate tools, and coordinate tool repairs while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Three to six months machining experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret tooling specifications and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Read tool crib log book at the start of each shift.
• Measure angular dimensions, radii, contours with precision instruments.
• Test units for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning.
• Inspect gauges and measuring instruments for conformance.
• Receive, unpack, and store incoming tools and equipment.
• Distribute tools and equipment to workers and maintain records.
• Set tools per tool sheets and operate pre-setter.
• Assist in daily operation of the tool crib.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Indianapolis, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2603

Position Title: TOOLSETTER

Position Summary:Receives, stores, sets and issues hand tools, machine tools, dies, materials, and other equipment necessary for the machining operation. Inspects, tests, and adjusts new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures, for conformance to specifications, such as dimensions, tolerances, and hardness, applying knowledge of tool and die design, shop mathematics, and machining and testing procedures, using precision measuring instruments, testing equipment, and hand tools.

Reports to:Tool CribTeam Leader

Personnel:Not applicable.

Accountabilities:The toolsetter is accountable for maintaining the accuracy, availability, and quality of all tools and equipment required for machining operations. This includes ensuring proper inspection, calibration, and storage, keeping precise inventory records, and supporting production staff by issuing, troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs or replacements

Authorities:N/A

Job Responsibilities:

• Read tool crib log book at the start of each shift and report problems which occur during shift.
• Measures angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, and other specifications, using precision measuring instruments, such as micrometer, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, level protractors, and optical comparators.
• Tests units for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning.
• Inspects gauges and measuring instruments for conformance to specifications
• Determines salvageability of damaged tools, utilizing knowledge of cost of repairs from outside vendors.
• Check Zoller pre-setter at the beginning of each shift. If necessary, reset (program gage--clear--50 enter--5.9999 enter--1.9998 enter). Always double-check. Calibrate as necessary.
• Receive, unpack, and store incoming tools and equipment.
• May mark and identify tools and equipment, using identification tag, stamp, or electric marking tool.
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment using computer. Aid in computer description for all tooling and supplies. Issue Bar Codes to tools using bar code scanning equipment.
• Distribute tools and equipment to workers and maintain records of tools and equipment issued and returned, or using computer.
• Sometimes deliver tools or equipment to workers, manually or using hand truck.
• Sometimes locate lost or misplaced tools and equipment.
• After perishable tooling has been used, remove from the rotary tool holders, review tooling for resharpening and place in pertinent regrind tubs. Place special tooling in job drawers and place standard tooling in stock.
• Inspect and measure tools and equipment for defects and wear, visually or using micrometer.
• Sometimes maintain used carbide insert storage for possible scrap value.
• Sometimes work with CAD/CAM Programmers to correct tool sheets as necessary.
• Assist, when necessary, in the daily operation of the tool crib, operating within tool crib standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Send tools out for repair to appropriate vendor.
• Set tools per tool sheets.
• Set up and operate pre-setter.
• Maintain familiarity with the location of all tooling in the tool crib.
• Verify tools (buy off tool carts).
• Ensure MSDS labels are properly attached and clearly marked prior to distributing bottles and containers.
• Assist, when necessary, in the daily operation of the tool crib.
• Distribute weld wire to weld shop personnel at the tool crib door.
• Work with machinist on the machine to trouble tooling problems.

Requirements:

Educational Experience – High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational training, trade school, work experience or apprenticeship with machining background preferred.

Experience – Three to six months experience preferred.

Physical Demands - The employee is required to:

• stand, climb, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• lift and carry up to 75 pounds frequently.

Certification Required -

Visual Acuity - Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of tooling.

Hearing Ability – Accommodations as required for communicating with employees and customers and recognizing sounds associated with machinery.

Working Conditions - The employee is subject to:

• high noise levels from operating machines
• physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• breathing fumes, dust and mist
• skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

About Major Tool

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) was founded in 1946, starting with only four employees to support the commercialization of the jet engine following World War II. Today, MTM is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana with a 600,000+ sq ft. manufacturing facility, 400+ skilled employees, best-in-industry business and quality systems, and project management expertise. Located for easy access on the east side of downtown Indianapolis, we are short commute away from most any place in the counties surrounding Indianapolis. Major Tool is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces.

• Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium.
• Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums.
• Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services.
• All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic,
• For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match.
• In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays,
• Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool,
• We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events,
• short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.