Toolmaker 1 – Non-Exempt

Location: Based out of Cheshire, CT, Engineered Solutions 

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Salary Grade:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Regular and predictable attendance. 

• Ability to read and write English at a functional level. 
• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. 
• Computes dimensions, plans layout and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. 
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates. 
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers. Works to .0001" tolerances. 
• Documents the in-process inspection procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2. 
• Inspects and measures parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.
• May connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components 
• May examine standard or previously used tools, jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of the part. 
• May develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product. 
• Make components for tools, fixtures, and jigs from a blueprint. Able to choose cutting tools, work holding and masoning tools
• Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
• Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.
• Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Participate in training as required
• 5-10% Domestic Travel required
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level 

Additional Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist other operators and employees as required to meet production and safety requirements. 
• Keep the immediate work area clean and organized. 
• Keep facility clean, organized and free of obstructions. 
• Adhere to standards of safety and housekeeping as established. 
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 35 lbs. 
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility

Marginal / Less Essential Job Functions: 

• To perform other miscellaneous tasks as directed. 

Job Qualification Requirements: 

Training and Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years apprenticeship specifically in tool making. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of 3 years of trade school, vocational education, or equivalent work experience 

Visual Acuity: Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts. 

Hearing Ability: The employee must be able to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate actions. 

Physical Demand: The employee is required to: 

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
• exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects 

Working Conditions: The employee is subject to:

• high noise levels from operating machines
• physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• breathing fumes, dust and mist
• skin exposure to oils, cutting fluid and cleaning solutions 

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions, to attend job-related seminars and courses, training sessions and meetings beyond normal working hours and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.