Racine, WI, USA
56 days ago
Journeyman Tool Maker

Seeking a Journeyman Toolmaker that is committed to quality, making precision parts, and motivated to continually grow and improve in his or her career. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, able to work well with others, follow instructions, and learn the proprietary tooling construction and machining methods that have led to our success. This position interacts regularly with our Design, Molding, and Final Assembly teams to provide injection molds, tools, and assembly fixtures for our vertically integrated, privately-held company.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Performs operations common to the toolmaker trade including:

Creation of Plastic injection molds and/or components,

Mold Triage

Tooling repair

Perform routine mold maintenance, cleanings, and complete tool change overs

Perform routine machine maintenance

Familiarity with tool room machinery such as lathes, mills, and grinders, both manual and CNC

Able to machine parts and hold tolerances within .0005” (or tighter) where applicable

Develop specifications from simple and complex blueprints, or hand sketch simple parts on paper

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

 

Basic knowledge of programming (conversationally) CNC mills such as Hurco Win-Max and Accurite Mill Power

Must own basic tool room tools and have a common understanding of micrometers, depth micrometers, and dial calipers

Must have basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry to calculate angles

Must be able to read drawings and calculate dimensions not on drawings

Must be able to move 100lbs with assist and ability to lift 50lbs.

Must possess basic computer skills

 

Skills Not Required, but Desirable

 

Knowledge of Charmilles Die Sinking type EDM(s) RoboForm 350 in house

Knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor, Solidworks, or other modeling software

Knowledge of CAM software and / or AutoDesk Inventor CAM post processor

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