Tool Maker II

Mw Industries • Rockford, IL

123d

About The Position

Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting and forging tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools. Under general supervision and without technical guidance, other than engineering input, performs the most difficult development work. Plans, designs, constructs or repairs a wide variety of highly intricate and complicated tools, dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures, to extremely close tolerances; down to .0001”. Constructs tools where no design is available. Selects allowances and devises mechanism detail. Does highly skilled tool fitting, adjusting, and timing. Performs any tool room machine operation including but not limited mills, lathes, grinders, profile grinders, heat treatment and annealing. Works from complicated drawings and sketches. Uses advanced shop mathematics and all types of precision measuring instruments. Typical work products include multi-station progressive dies, intricate compound dies of irregular shape, sub-press dies for parts of delicate outline and complex index milling fixtures. Experience with cold heading tooling is a plus. Willing to train a qualified candidate to assemble, construct and modify high speed & carbide header tooling. Observes all safety rules. Maintains a neat and well-organized work area. Other duties as directed by Engineering Department.

Requirements

• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Capable of using standard tools and measurement devices (GD&T) such as micrometers, scales, rulers, depth gauges, and calipers.
• Ability to interpret job orders, blueprints, quality specifications, and other related documents.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team.
• 5+ years of tool room experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in tight tolerance tool making.
• 5+ years setting and operating manual lathe and mill machines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cold heading tooling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and lay out metal stock.
• Set up and operate machine tools.
• Fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting and forging tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools.
• Plan, design, construct or repair a wide variety of intricate tools and dies.
• Construct tools where no design is available.
• Select allowances and devise mechanism detail.
• Perform highly skilled tool fitting, adjusting, and timing.
• Perform tool room machine operations including mills, lathes, grinders, and heat treatment.
• Work from complicated drawings and sketches.
• Use advanced shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Perform other duties as directed by Engineering Department.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Educational Assistance Program
• Collaborative Culture
• Innovative and Impactful Work
• Employee Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED