Toolmaker

Stellantis•Kokomo, IN

About The Position

Toolmakers produce tools and specialized parts and devices used on manufacturing machines in an automotive manufacturing plant. The role involves analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts to make or repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools. Work may involve interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, and similar documents. The Toolmaker plans sequences of operations and required materials, using knowledge of computer technology such as CAD or CAM to design tools and create manufacturing instructions. Completed tools must be tested and inspected to confirm they match the original design and function properly. The candidate needs excellent communication and problem-solving skills and must be able to perform incidental tasks required to complete larger assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra, and physics.
One of the following: four years of combined experience and training similar to a bona fide Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship; a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker; eight years of documented Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker experience; or five years of documented Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker experience and three years in a related trade.
Experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work any shift and overtime, including daily, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Ability to perform the listed duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of G-Suite.

Responsibilities

Analyze specifications and plan sequences of operations and required materials for fabricating tools or assemblies.
Use CAD or CAM knowledge to design tools and create manufacturing instructions.
Set up, operate, service, and make program or parameter changes to destackers, washers, re-oilers, exit conveyors, and racking systems.
Install and maintain tooling and crossbars, including cam rollers, suction cups, vacuum lines, and tooling aids.
Clear and prepare lines for automatic die sets, correct faults, and restart machines during die sets.
Service and set loading automation and construct and service automation booms.
Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other specifications.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments.
Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
File, grind, shim, and adjust parts to fit together properly.
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify jigs, gauges, and tools using machine tools and hand tools.
Test completed tools to ensure parts meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary.
Lift, position, and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables using hoists, vises, V-blocks, or angle plates.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining.
Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes using power saws, power shears, and hand tools.
Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in fabricating parts or products.
Select materials from metals and alloys based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
Perform incidental tasks as required to complete larger assignments.