Machinist / Tool Maker

Jabil•West Chester, PA

About The Position

At Jabil, this role makes intricate tools, jigs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges, and dies to close tolerances, working from drawings, sketches, models, or instructions. The machinist/tool maker plans work using economical methods and appropriate machines, and may assign machining tasks, prepare sketches, assist with work scheduling, or guide staff as a project group leader when required. The position constructs and repairs machine-shop tools and performs work ranging from ordinary tool-room operations to precision work involving extremely close tolerances. It analyzes blueprints and specifications, selects materials and fabrication methods, and addresses machining, work-holding, setup, and production-process challenges. The role also monitors quality, supports company safety and quality initiatives, and may guide lower-level toolmakers. The position is on first shift, typically 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some flexibility.

Requirements

Ability to read and write English and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to perform basic math and interpret and execute work instructions.
High school education or equivalent.
Experience with Haas, Hurco, and wire EDM machines.
Experience modifying and building jigs and fixtures.
Self-starter.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or machining certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Construct and repair machine-shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs, and dies for use within the establishment.
Perform ordinary tool-room operations and precision work involving accurate relationships and close tolerances.
Plan construction procedures and methods and select appropriate materials.
Account for shrinkage during heat treating and metal flow in dies.
Lay out, fabricate, and assemble metalworking dies, molds, and machine-tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications.
Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Compute dimensions and determine the machining and materials or parts required.
Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
Recommend design revisions or material substitutions based on machinability or fabrication problems.
Solve problems involving unusual materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
May provide guidance to lower-level toolmakers.
Support company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
May perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
May assign machining work, prepare sketches, assist the supervisor with scheduling, and serve as a project group leader when required.