Toolmaker Job Town of Skaneateles New York USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Town of Skaneateles

POSTING DATE: 03.13.2025

JOB SUMMARY:

Toolmakers work on new mold construction and the repair of molds in production. This individual also works with production in trouble shooting mold problems, maintenance repair of the molds and engineering changes on high precision injection molds.

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department: Tool Room

Reports to: Tool Room Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate, debug and repair hot runner and valve-gated molds. (30% time) Essential
Implement engineering changes to the molds per the specifications given by the customer and/or Engineer. (25% time) Essential
Work with scheduling, production and engineering to ensure molds are ready to run. (20% time) Essential
Operate mills, grinders, lathes and EDM. (15% time) Essential
Utilize software programs such as IQMS to ensure information on molds is up-to-date at all times. (10% time) Essential

The statements above describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to encompass all duties. There may be additional duties assigned by your supervisor based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent education and apprenticeship papers in tool making plus 5-years’ experience in custom molding environment.

Must be able to navigate in CAD designs and MS Office.

Must be able to prioritize workload from IQMS scheduling.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data to identify and resolve problems.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to working situations.

Must apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Competencies:

Individuals should possess the following competencies to perform the job successfully.

Communicates effectively in oral and written communications. Articulates and communicates thoughts clearly and tactfully. Uses active listening skills.

Demonstrates functional and technical skills by understanding how profitability is impacted within their area of responsibility and the company as a whole. Speaks competently concerning a wide range of business issues, translates complex business situations into understandable language for direct reports.

Develops self and others by providing coaching and appropriate level of support and timely feedback to their direct reports. Regularly monitors performance plans in order to ensure goal attainment.

Engages and inspires others by taking the time to build effective relationships with all levels.

Implements and manages change by clarifying new processes and continuously providing communication to support change. Recognizes areas for improvement and takes actions to implement those improvements.

Solves problems effectively by considering alternative solutions and possible consequences and takes into account other perspectives before making decisions.

Organizes effectively by establishing clear and precise work plans and resource estimates utilizing a structured system. Meets project goals and deadlines. Anticipates problems and plans for contingencies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Have the ability to lift, lower and carry 26-50 lbs. on a frequent basis (up to half of your day).
Be able to seize, hold, pinch and grasp items typical of this job with good dexterity with both hands, such as tweezers, nippers and small cutting tools.
Be able to crawl, crouch, stoop, kneel and bend forward/sideways without aids/assistive devices on a frequent basis (up to half of your day).
Have the ability to work in a seated position on a frequent basis (up to half of your day). However, the duration may be up to the scheduled work hours. Working while standing may be required on an occasional basis.
Have specific vision abilities required by this job. They include color and shading discrimination, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Must possess sight and hearing senses or by the use of prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
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