Toolmaker Job Description
Toolmaker
provides estimated timelines, plan, execute and complete all activities related to mould tools, assembly equipment and fixtures.
Toolmaker Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective toolmaker job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included toolmaker job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Lay out and machine a variety of detailed parts and pieces or direct others in their machining
Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, surface and cylindrical grinders
Interprets drawings, evaluates machining methods on assignments and occasionally instructs other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and setup of toolroom equipment
Perform all required machine and bench operations connected with the layout and production of parts
Uses a variety of measuring tools and instruments such as Lathe, and universal Milling machine, Shaper and internal and external grinders, thread cutters
Maintain excellent housekeeping and follow the 5S principles
Know the operating instructions for all equipment and processes where you are assigned
Able to operate a variety of machine tools
The Tool and Die Maker will report and be supervised by the Toolroom Manager and Toolroom Supervisor
Setting-up and operating standard and specialty equipment and attachments to turn, mill, drill, tap, grind, fit and finish workpiece
Toolmaker Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Toolmaker
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NIMS, OACETT, N3
Education for Toolmaker
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the toolmaker job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Education, Machine Tool Technology, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, General Education, Supervision, Industrial
Skills for Toolmaker
Desired skills for toolmaker include:
Mathematics
Algebra and physics
Milling
How to properly inspect parts
Assembly procedures
Geometry and trigonometry
Layout
Machining
Metal properties
Shop mathematics
Desired experience for toolmaker includes:
Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications, drawings, to plan and complete job assignments
Final fit retrofit close tolerance machine tool components as required
Mold work involves changing over cores and cavities of family type molds, fabricating new or repairing the old cores and/or cavities, new ejector pins, core pins
Fixture work involves constructing or repairing various fixtures, mill, drill, soldering, ultrasonic and assembly fixtures
Working occasional overtime
Rotating shifts on occasion
Toolmaker Examples
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Toolmaker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of toolmaker. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for toolmaker
- Secure job assignments and partial instructions for complex work, conventional facilities and diverse materials
- Work from sample pieces, rough sketches, drawings or verbal instructions to plan, make, fit and assemble a variety of complex precision instruments, equipment, jigs, fixtures, dies
- Set up and operate all toolroom machine tools, determining holding methods and devices, select and grind tools, select and set fees, speeds, depth of cut
- Assemble instruments, equipment, jigs, fixtures, , making intricate lineups using a variety of precision measuring tools
- Harden parts as required
- Exercise care for the protection of all facilities and equipment and the safety of others
- Ability to use NC WEDM and VMC machines traditional tool making equipment such as knee-mills and surface grinders to manufacture and repair fixtures and gauges
- Performs a variety of duties in the mechanical, electro-mechanical
- Builds or assembles prototype materials, components, subassemblies and assemblies
- This position involves work with the engineering departments and developing concepts, prototypes and finished drawings for tooling builds, upgrades and development trials
Qualifications for toolmaker
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to run shop equipment safely and efficiently
- Interpret drawings
- Must supply their own hand tools
- Set up and operate machine shop equipment lathes, mills
- Maintains detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis
- Must be motivated and able to work on his/her own initiative
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Toolmaker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a toolmaker. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for toolmaker
- Performs project leader duties on new mold construction or Engineering revisions to existing molds as assigned and is responsible for the quality and successful on-time completion
- Recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on “machine-ability” or fabrication problems encountered
- Solve problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process
- Manufacture m
- Machine components and fixtures to specified high precision tolerances
- Assist superiors in any day to day activity
- Maintain cleanliness of shop
- Plan and perform a wide range of machine and bench operations connected with the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of all types of tooling jigs, fixtures and mold tools for production machines and various gages
- Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints and technical data
- Operate tow motor when required
Qualifications for toolmaker
- High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years as Toolmaker Level II or equivalent experience
- Strong experience/skill with stoning and polishing of mold components is preferred
- A minimum of 5 GCSE’S at grade C or above (including Maths and English, at grade 5 in the new GCSE grading structure Science and a Technology related subject)
- A technology related subject or a BTEC level 3 (60 credits plus) or equivalent in a relevant Engineering or Technology discipline would be advantageous but is not essential
- Understand mold & die detail tolerances and apply this knowledge to the measurement of details
- Document all data on appropriate sheets
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Toolmaker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of toolmaker. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for toolmaker
- Climb in and around to work on molds and equipment
- Read, understand and take direction from blueprints
- Leads a group of journeyman rendering technical directives as workload dictates
- Receives instruction from supervisor, sets the pace, and initiates work
- Checks work in progress and assists supervisors in the development of specific tasks training and proficiency criteria required for certification in the PAC program
- Develops and provides specialized hands-on training for mechanics on specific tasks involving the Certification of Personnel (COP) Program to ensure employee is fully qualified to perform assigned tasks
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures, follows established safety rules and regulations, maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Build assembly aides, including complex jigs, fixtures at .0005 tolerance
- Must be experienced in progressive and draw die build and maintenance.Must be skilled at the set up and operation of engine lathers, Bridgeport mills, and surface grinders, the ability to program and set-up CNC machinery
- Produce complex tooling and fixtures, select raw materials, either by print or by concept
Qualifications for toolmaker
- Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies
- Ability to read & understand blueprints and technical documents required
- Experience in continuous improvement and disciplined processes along with a willingness to analyze
- Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently required
- Ability to use various inspection gauges required
- Inspection of work
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Toolmaker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of toolmaker. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for toolmaker
- Must be able to understand and use engine lathes, mills, drill presses, surface grinders, OD Grinder and cut off and band saws, heat treat ovens, harness tester, Miltronics mill
- Knowledge and ability to properly inspect parts
- Possess metallurgical skills, knowledge of strength of materials, hardenability
- Comply with all applicable Occupational, Environmental, Health and Safety standards, Crown's safety rules and regulations for each task perfromed
- Preventative maintenance on production tooling
- Setup and operate CNC Mill, Lathe, and grinders
- Familiar with close tolerances utilizing micrometers, dial indicators, Rings and Pins, and Height gauges
- Plan and lay out a variety of complicated machine and bench operations connected with the construction, alteration, fitting, assembly, installation, maintenance and repair of all types of specialized tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, parts, gages and company designated or purchased machines and equipment where considerable experimental and prototype work is involved
- Perform a wide range of machine tool operations to close tolerances to produce new or repair parts
- Strong CNC programming and operation and or strong EDM (Wire and or Sinker) Experience preferred
Qualifications for toolmaker
- 8 years of experience with model-based metrology
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs., standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position
- Proficient in the use of conventional and CNC lathes, mills, tool grinders, in the tooling department
- This position is subj to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must perform all work necessary to set up and operate equipment including EDM, jig bore and jig grinding machines producing a wide variety of diversified work, including but not limited to jig and fixture tooling, gaging instruments, to extremely close tolerances and limits with finishes to the required specifications
- Build and sharpen precision cutters, end mills, drills, special drills, boring bars and other cutting tools
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Toolmaker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of toolmaker. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for toolmaker
- Operate a machine tool while standing for a period of ten to twelve hours and use hands to reach overhead to perform necessary functions
- Operations require skilled bench work involving filing, scraping, grinding, lapping, fitting, timing, assembling, and adjusting in order to produce workable parts and units
- Be able to work independently on complex jobs
- Mark and report for correction any errors in blue prints that would interfere with production
- Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition
- Operate machine tools while standing for a period of ten to twelve hours and use hands to reach overhead to perform necessary functions
- Monitor semi-production runs of machines and visually check dials and other process indicators
- Provide assistance in minor set-ups and in feeding parts to be machined
- Assist in maintaining Tool Room equipment in optimum working condition by periodically cleaning, oiling, and greasing machines
- Receive and check incoming bar stock, coolants, degreaser fluids
Qualifications for toolmaker
- Must be capable to fit, align, disassemble and reassemble all types of machinery and equipment
- Must be able to operate all types of machinery and equipment
- May be responsible to instruct apprentices and toolroom trainees
- Plan and set up, sequence of operation, working from blueprints, sketches, samples, written and/or verbal instructions produce a wide variety of diversified work to the required specifications
- Make up and provide electrodes and other special tooling to achieve a required end product
- Refer very complex problems to supervisor