Toolmaker

EaglePicher Technologies • Southbridge, MA

2d • $36 - $41

About The Position

The Toolmaker with a passion for customer service and excellence at EaglePicher is a key contributor in delivering first class tools, fixtures, and prototype parts for upcoming and ongoing projects. Successful execution of multiple projects ensures timely delivery of our products that safely and efficiently meet mission-critical, life-saving applications our Defense customers demand. T he Toolmaker directly supports engineering and manufacturing to create, maintain, and repair precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. These tools are essential in building components that meet product specifications. This role helps to ensure the efficiency and consistency of the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S person status REQUIRED
• H.S. diploma or equivalent required, associates degree or higher preferred
• 5+ years manufacturing or tooling experience required
• Mechanical understanding of machines and small parts tolerances
• Understanding of CNC and EDM equipment
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of theory and use of tools and fixturing in a production environment
• Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings for conversion into parts

Nice To Haves

• Tooling certification or technical degree in toolmaking, or related technical discipline
• Experience in semi-automated industrial environments
• Experience with high precision presses, tooling and dies
• Experience with welding/metal joining (TIG, solder)

Responsibilities

• Designs, fabricates, constructs, assembles & alters/repairs a wide range of tools, dies, fixtures , jigs and guages to tight tolerances
• Create precision tools, dies and fixtures based on technical drawings related documentation
• Set up and operate a variety of machine shop equipment: Lathe, vertical mills, drill presses, surface grinders, saws, welders, etc.
• Read and interpret drawings for tools, fixtures, and machines with a conceptual understanding of GD&T.
• Diagnose and correct complicated machining and tooling issues
• Recommend repair or modificiations of tooling or equipment
• Conceptualize tooling from product requirements
• Actively learn new methods and techniques in machining, fabrication, welding, and additive manufacturing
• Must have strong focus on precision and quality, including tight tolerances
• Liaise wth engineering team and production team to ensure quality of product and functionality of tooling

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with coverage on day one
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation (PTO)
• Paid sick/personal time
• Matching 401K with vesting on day one
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED