Tool Maker

IMS Gear Georgia, LLC • Virginia Beach, VA

5h • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Maker is assigned to various special projects in support of the manufacturing plant. The role is responsible for machining precision parts that support manufacturing equipment and ensuring tools remain in proper working condition. Key duties include maintaining, repairing, reconditioning, adjusting, and rebuilding tools as needed.

Requirements

• Mastercam (CAM) software knowledge required
• Knowledge of metric system
• Able to hold tight tolerances 10um
• Manual mill and lathe
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and geometric tolerances
• Minimum of three years of related manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical certification or equivalent hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

• HAAS mill and lathe experience preferred
• Sinker and wire EDM machining preferred
• Surface grinder preferred
• Journeyman Toolmaker certification a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Operates tool shop machinery, including lathes, mills, grinders, welders, CNC and EDM equipment.
• Fully run and program CNC machinery for 3 Haas and the EDM and wire cutting machine.
• Builds and fabricates custom-designed tooling and automation components from engineering drawings.
• Works closely with production, automation, production engineers, and set-up operators to ensure tools and project tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Performs general tool shop functions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed