Toolmaker

Stellantis • Warren, MI

74d

About The Position

Toolmakers are highly skilled employees responsible for producing tools and specialized parts and devices used on manufacturing machines in an automotive manufacturing plant. The work requires practical skill and knowledge as a Toolmaker to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and hand tools. The work may require interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents. The candidate must have the ability to plan the sequence of operation and materials required according to knowledge of computer technology, such as computer aided design, CAD, or computer aided manufacturing, CAM, to design and create instructions for the manufacture tools. The candidate will be required to test and inspect the tools that are created to ensure that they are true to the original design and function properly. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Candidate must be able to perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra and physics.
• 4 years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide apprenticeship program as a Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker; OR a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker; OR eight (8) years of documented Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker experience; OR five (5) years of documented Tool Maker or Tool and Die Maker experience and three (3) years in a related trade.
• Experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of G-Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and lay out metal stock.
• Set up and operate machine tools.
• Fit and assemble parts to make and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and hand tools.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents.
• Plan the sequence of operation and materials required.
• Design and create instructions for the manufacture of tools using CAD or CAM.
• Test and inspect tools to ensure they meet original design and function properly.
• Work any shift and overtime, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Set-up, service and make program and/or parameter changes to automation systems.
• Install and maintain tooling and crossbars.
• Clear and prepare line for automatic die set, correcting faults and restarting machine.
• Service and set all loading automation.
• Construct and service automation booms.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications.
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies.
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools.
• File, grind, shim and adjust different parts.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify jigs, gauges and tools.
• Perform tests with completed tools to ensure specifications are met.
• Lift, position and secure machine parts on work surfaces.
• Measure, mark and scribe metal or plastic stock.
• Cut, shape and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes.
• Design jigs, fixtures and templates for fabrication.
• Select materials based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerances.
• Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes.
• Perform incidental tasks as required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of G-Suite preferred.

What This Job Offers

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