Job Summary
A precision manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its Tool Room team. This role is responsible for building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining machines' tools to support high-precision manufacturing operations.
This position is ideal for a skilled Maintenance Technician with CNC, EDM, and manual machining experience , strong blueprint reading abilities, and the capability to work independently in a fast-paced machine shop environment.
Responsibilities
- Build, repair, and modify machinists' tools, fixtures, and gauges
- Manufacture tooling including dovetails, counterbores, drills, and reamers
- Set up and operate:
- Manual and CNC mills and lathes
- Surface and cylindrical grinders
* EDM equipment
- Analyze tool specifications, prints, and job layouts
- Interpret and apply advanced blueprint reading and GD&T
- Lay out metal stock and prepare materials for machining
- Fit and assemble components to fabricate or repair cutting tools
- Position and secure parts on surface plates and worktables
- Verify dimensions, tolerances, and alignment using precision measuring instruments
- Modify standard tooling as required to support production
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Tool Room environment
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Toolmaker certification or equivalent hands-on experience
- Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing or machine shop environment
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to operate:
- CNC mills and lathes
- Manual mills and lathes
- Surface and cylindrical grinders
- EDM equipment
- Advanced math skills
- Basic to advanced computer skills
- Ability to read, write, and understand basic English
- Strong communication skills
Preferred Experience
Precision machining or contract manufacturing background
Experience supporting production tooling and engineering teams
Knowledge of tooling materials and heat-treatment processes
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