Tool Maker
Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc•Chicopee, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Tool Maker / Toolmaker Machinist is responsible for manufacturing, modifying, repairing, and maintaining precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and special equipment used in CNC machining and assembly operations. This position supports production and quality control activities by ensuring tooling accuracy, reliability, safety, and compliance with quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Tool Maker or skilled Machinist with tooling responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience working to tight tolerances of ±0.0001 inches or better.
- Proficiency in manual machining operations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Strong knowledge of machining methods, tooling, materials, and fixturing principles.
- Experience using precision measuring and inspection instruments.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school, vocational training, or technical certification preferred.
- CNC machining and basic programming or program editing experience.
- Fixture or tooling design experience using 2D and/or 3D CAD.
- Experience supporting turbine, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture, and modify fixtures, gauges, and special tooling.
- Machine tooling components using manual and/or CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment as applicable.
- Repair and improve existing tooling to restore dimensional accuracy and functionality.
- Support production and first-article jobs requiring custom or one-off tooling solutions.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and GD&T requirements.
- Select appropriate materials, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
- Perform precision fitting, hand work, grinding, and finishing operations.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Programming, Quality, and Production teams to resolve tooling-related issues.
- Inspect tooling using precision measuring instruments and verify conformance to design requirements.
- Maintain tooling documentation and revision control as required.
- Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
