Toolmaker - 1st shift

Location: Ash Flat

JOB DESCRIPTION

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Tooling & Manufacturing

• Design, build, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, gauges, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including lathes, mills, grinders, and related machinery.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, materials, and machining methods to achieve required results.
• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs using MasterCAM, Esprit, and G/M code.
• Calculate machining parameters such as speeds, feeds, depths of cut, coolant requirements, and cutting angles.
• Install and adjust fixtures and tombstones, set up work pieces, and resolve machining or dimensional issues.
• Maintain existing weld and assembly fixtures and develop new tooling solutions to support manufacturing needs

Blueprint & Design Work

• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, CNC files, engineering drawings, specifications, and sample parts.
• Determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Create technical drawings and designs using Solid Works or AutoCAD.
• Support the development of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and tooling concepts.

Quality & Inspection

• Inspect finished components and assemblies to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, fit, and tolerance requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments to evaluate product quality and implement machining corrections when necessary.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Inspect finished components and assemblies to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, fit, and tolerance requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments to evaluate product quality and implement machining corrections when necessary.

Training & Team Support

• Assist machining personnel with setup preparation, troubleshooting, and technical guidance.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.

Safety & Maintenance

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and tooling as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace using 6S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Who You Are:

You consistently apply knowledge and experience to solve complex problems and identify practical solutions. You anticipate challenges and adjust your approach to achieve successful outcomes while maintaining attention to detail and quality. You build collaborative relationships across teams, share expertise with others, and work effectively toward common goals. You remain adaptable in changing environments and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, performance, and results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a state-approved apprenticeship program or equivalent experience as a Toolmaker.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and operating both manual and CNC machining equipment, including lathes, vertical mills, horizontal mills, grinders, and welding equipment.
• Experience programming CNC machines using MasterCAM, Esprit, and G/M code.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works or AutoCAD for tooling and fixture design.
• Experience changing fixtures, setting up work pieces, and troubleshooting dimensional or process-related issues.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and make appropriate machining adjustments.
• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry, trigonometry, ratios, fractions, percentages, and related calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation support equipment.
• Advanced CNC programming and machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Familiarity with complex assembly and welding fixture design.
• Ability to…