What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toolmaker position at Brightpath Associates LLC?
Job Description
General Description: Looking for a tool maker with final fit and finish experience specializes in the high-precision, hands-on assembly and refinement of tools, dies, molds, and gauges. Capable of working with manual tools to achieve micron-level perfection, ability to work directly from 2D/3D blueprints without needing step-by-step instructions.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Drill press operations of drilling, tapping and chamfering
- Plate de-burring and straightening (Up to 24" x 24" plates)
- Learning machine shop operations
- Operate manual machining centers (Bridgeport, Surface Grinder, DoAll Tool Grinder, etc.)
- Operate machine shop hand equipment (Drills, Surface and Hand Grinders, Cut Off Saw, etc.)
- Operate CNC Lathe / Mill
- Operate CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- Use various measuring equipment (Micrometers, Calipers, Shadowgraph, etc.)
- Perform and document in-process inspection
- Assemble molds
- Mold maintenance and repair
- Read and understand Cad Drawings
- Ability to work with very tight tolerances
- Lift and carry 5-25 pounds on a regular basis
- Work while standing for extended periods of time
- Regular and consistent attendance
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
- Keep work area orderly
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Two (2) years Technical College or Equivalent Experience
- Machine shop skills or experience a plus
- Computer literate in Master Cam, Excel and Word
- Willing to learn new skills and attend schooling if required
- Work as a team member and follow established procedures in a new, well equipped, fast paced tool room
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet productivity expectations and deadlines
- Self-Motivator
- Team Player
Notes:
Role Overview
- Hands-on Toolmaker / Mold Maker
- Focus on precision assembly, fit & finish
Must-Have
- Manual machining (Bridgeport, surface grinder)
- Mold assembly, repair, finishing
- Tight tolerance experience
- Strong with micrometers, calipers, CMM
- Can read 2D/3D drawings independently
- CNC exposure
- Mastercam / CAD basics