Toolmaker​/Machinist

Position: Toolmaker/Machinist (2195)
Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry.

The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, "a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth". To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities.

We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Toolmaker/Machinist

Location:

Reading, PA

Shift: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $26.25-$36.05 per hour

The Toolmaker / Machinist is responsible for the precision fabrication, modification, repair, and maintenance of tooling, dies, fixtures, and production components using manual and CNC machining equipment. This role requires strong blueprint interpretation skills, advanced knowledge of machining principles, and the ability to work independently while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all plant safety requirements.

• Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and related machinery.

• Program CNC equipment as required to support tooling and production needs.

• Interpret complex blueprints, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions.

• Analyze specifications and determine machining methods, tooling requirements, and sequence of operations.

• Layout, measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining operations.

• Fabricate, modify, repair, and assemble tooling, dies, fixtures, and machine components.

• Evaluate standard tooling and determine necessary modifications or improvements.

• Develop tooling specifications from general descriptions and create sketches or drawings when required.

• Apply knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metallurgy, and machining processes to meet production requirements.

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on department equipment.

• Operate forklifts or powered hand trucks as needed.

• Use precision measuring instruments (height gauges, micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, etc.) to ensure dimensional accuracy.

• Inspect finished components to verify compliance with quality standards.

• Maintain work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition (5S standards).

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Trade school certification, formal apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on machining experience preferred.

• Strong English reading, writing, mathematical, and comprehension skills.

• Ability to read and understand MSDS sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).

• Working knowledge of precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques.

• Demonstrated experience with manual and CNC machining operations.

• Strong understanding of tooling design and metal properties.

• Ability…