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Journeyman Tool Maker

Racine, WI 53402

Posted: 10/12/2024 Industry: Machine Operation Job Number: 45503

Job Description

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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