Toolmaker

Position Overview

Work with intricate tools, dies, fixtures and gauges to extremely close tolerances.

• Study blueprints, sketches, models and specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tool and die assemblies.
• Machine parts to close tolerances in a safe manner to produce quality parts.
• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts of an assembly to properly fit them together.
• Disassemble die assemblies to repair or modify as required using machine tools and hand tools.
• Select the appropriate machines, cutting tools, and materials to be used in preparation of machining work.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials onto machines.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Maintain industrial machinery as required. Perform regularly scheduled equipment maintenance.
• Utilize the current ERP system to report labor time, production, and scrap/failures for each sequence of their assigned work order system.

• Trade School with apprentice training or ten years on the job experience
• Must be able to read blueprints and utilize a wide variety of measurement instruments to check parts and to verify compliance to quality specifications.
• Must demonstrate competence with tool room equipment
• Must possess a toolmakers box of hand tools, gauges and instruments.

• Able to communicate with supervisors, co‑workers and subordinates the progress of assignments.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to obtain best solutions and solve problems.
• Must keep work area clean

• Moving self in different positions to task in various environments
• Constantly remaining in stationary positions, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Constantly assessing accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Constantly working in a noisy environment
• Occasionally doing medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds