Toolmaker

Global Steering Systems Holdin • Watertown, CT

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Toolmaker plans, constructs, alters, and repairs highly intricate tools, fixtures, and gauges to extremely close tolerances for use on vehicle production lines. The role may involve creating production tools and fixtures when no design is available, as well as working from tool-design drawings and layouts. The Toolmaker operates conventional tool-room equipment and hand tools, supports production-line tooling, and helps maintain and troubleshoot tooling and machines. The position also includes assisting and instructing apprentices. Work takes place on an industrial factory or high-volume automotive parts assembly plant floor, with strict adherence to OSHA safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write, with a strong working knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and basic physics to perform job duties.
• Completion of an apprenticeship certificate or equivalent as a toolmaker/tool and die maker.
• Five years of documented trade experience.
• Creativity, communication skills, organizational skills, problem-solving ability, a continuous-improvement mindset, and a focus on quality.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and bend, use good hand dexterity, perform visual inspections, and handle materials manually up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, vocational training, or an associate's degree in machining or manufacturing technology.
• Knowledge of CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, construct, alter, and repair intricate tools, fixtures, and gauges to close tolerances for vehicle production lines.
• Construct tools and fixtures for production use when no design is available, and follow tool-design drawings and layouts when provided.
• Operate conventional tool-room equipment and hand tools, including trak machines, milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, hacksaws, micrometers, and gauges.
• Assist and instruct apprentices.
• Support tool breakages.
• Assemble, fit, and repair tools.
• Monitor tools used on the manufacturing line to support efficient run rates and identify needed repairs or possible improvements.
• Assist with tool maintenance and troubleshoot, maintain, and repair tooling and machines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED