Journeyman Toolmaker & Gauge/Fixture Specialist

Klein Tools Manufacturing•Trevose, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Your next build starts here. Think in thousandths. See solutions others miss. At Klein Tools (Trevose, PA), we’re looking for a hands-on Toolmaker who can turn prints into production-ready dies, fixtures, jigs, and gauges. You’ll work on-site from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM EDT, shaping components, assembling tooling, and proving performance.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and 3+ years of tool and die experience
Depth in machine/tool operation, maintenance, and repair
Practical knowledge of design techniques and tooling principles
Blueprint literacy including dimensions/tolerances
Confident with micrometers, indicators, and height gauges
Competency in basic math and trigonometry
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or vocational Tool & Die credential preferred

Responsibilities

Plan fabrication from sketches, blueprints, specifications, and models with an eye on safety, precision, and efficiency.
Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, and grinders; machine parts and confirm tolerances.
Assemble, repair, and modify dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges using hand and powered tools.
Design and build jigs/templates that streamline repeat builds.
Troubleshoot and correct tooling issues; operate dies and progressive dies during checks and adjustments.
Measure using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers, micrometers, and related instruments to verify all critical dimensions.
Review existing tooling and recommend design or functional improvements.
Convert general concepts into working specifications; sketch tool designs as needed.
Keep the toolroom audit-ready under 6S standards; perform additional related tasks as assigned.