Toolmaker III

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

19h

About The Position

The Toolmaker III constructs, reworks, repairs, inspects, and modifies a wide range of tools using Engineering and Tool Design drawings, manuals, and verbal or written instructions. The role operates tool-shop machinery and equipment, coordinates related tooling tasks, and leads one to two lower-level toolmakers. It also includes maintaining and inspecting tooling fixtures and other equipment, communicating work status, and complying with safety regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of tooling experience and/or relevant training.
Valid driver’s license.
Conventional machining experience.
Understand and apply shop math.
Read and understand complex blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions, and tool designs.
Understand Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing.
Proficiently operate tool-shop machinery and use precision measuring devices.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Set up and proficiently operate tool-shop machinery and equipment to fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair tools using Engineering and/or Tool Design drawings.
Lead one to two lower-level toolmakers.
Plan and lay out work from Engineering and Tool Design drawings and specific manuals.
Coordinate interrelated tooling alongside the primary task.
Calculate material requirements and machine-cutter speeds and feeds.
Set up and use precision measuring tools, and check work for conformance to specifications.
Set up and conduct tool prove-outs on new and reworked tools.
Communicate work-order status and completion to others.
Repair and maintain tooling fixtures, scaffolding, dollies, hoists, and test equipment.
Conduct visual and periodic inspections and proof loads on tooling.
Comply with safety regulations.
Operate a cart and forklift.
Perform other duties as assigned.