Toolmaker

EaglePicher Technologies•Southbridge, MA

About The Position

The Toolmaker with a passion for customer service and excellence at EaglePicher is a key contributor in delivering first class tools, fixtures, and prototype parts for upcoming and ongoing projects. Successful execution of multiple projects ensures timely delivery of our products that safely and efficiently meet mission-critical, life-saving applications our Defense customers demand. T he Toolmaker directly supports engineering and manufacturing to create, maintain, and repair precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. These tools are essential in building components that meet product specifications. This role helps to ensure the efficiency and consistency of the manufacturing process.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship or U.S person status REQUIRED
H.S. diploma or equivalent required, associates degree or higher preferred
5+ years manufacturing or tooling experience required
Mechanical understanding of machines and small parts tolerances
Understanding of CNC and EDM equipment
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of theory and use of tools and fixturing in a production environment
Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings for conversion into parts

Nice To Haves

Tooling certification or technical degree in toolmaking, or related technical discipline
Experience in semi-automated industrial environments
Experience with high precision presses, tooling and dies
Experience with welding/metal joining (TIG, solder)

Responsibilities

Designs, fabricates, constructs, assembles & alters/repairs a wide range of tools, dies, fixtures , jigs and guages to tight tolerances
Create precision tools, dies and fixtures based on technical drawings related documentation
Set up and operate a variety of machine shop equipment: Lathe, vertical mills, drill presses, surface grinders, saws, welders, etc.
Read and interpret drawings for tools, fixtures, and machines with a conceptual understanding of GD&T.
Diagnose and correct complicated machining and tooling issues
Recommend repair or modificiations of tooling or equipment
Conceptualize tooling from product requirements
Actively learn new methods and techniques in machining, fabrication, welding, and additive manufacturing
Must have strong focus on precision and quality, including tight tolerances
Liaise wth engineering team and production team to ensure quality of product and functionality of tooling