Description:

　　The Tool Maker will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts and fixtures involving difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Maker will work from prints, sketches, computer aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals and instructions. Duties include but are not limited to:

　　Job Duties:Plan and layout job assignments, determine sequence of machining operations, calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances, and program operations as necessary.Perform machine operations requiring unusual and difficult setups, and methods tomaintain very close tolerances and fits, including heat treating, drawing, temperingand bench work involving filing, scraping, grinding, lapping, fitting, indexing,timing, assembly and adjusting to insure satisfactory operation.Perform tool trouble shooting duties as assigned.Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct problems, and make recommendations on tool modifications and methods required.Set up, program and operate EDM equipment, as well as a variety of complex CNC machine tools.Report design errors, mark up changes on drawings and refer to Engineering Department.Assist in training and instructing lower graded tool makers.Work with Engineering Department and production employees to work out tooling and prototype refinements as necessary.Develop engineering models working from sketches, instructions and piece part drawings involving making design modifications.Use a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, and video microscope, optical comparators, heat treating furnaces and hand tools.Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.Perform other related duties as assigned.

　　Skills:

　　Tool and die, Tooling, Machining, Lathe, Die repair, Repair, Troubleshooting, Manual mill, Stamping, Progressive die, Blueprint, Grinder, Mill, Micrometer, Maintenance repair, Die maintenance, Manual machining, Surface grinding, Mills & lathes, Manual, Calipers, Grinding, Toolroom, Manual lathe, Die making, Cnc lathe, edm, mold

　　Top Skills Details:

　　Tool and die,Tooling,Machining,Lathe,Die repair,Repair,Troubleshooting,Manual mill,Stamping

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　4+ years manual machiningHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience with manual milling, including facing, boring, drilling, and tappingExperience with manual lathes, including turning, boring, and single point threadingExperience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gage, and optical comparatorSkilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry and other basic math skills

　　Experience Level:

　　Entry Level

　　About Aerotek:

　　We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.