Toolmaker

Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• include the following. This list is not all inclusive and may include other duties, as necessary.
• Receives instructions, prints and work orders.
• Interprets drawings, sketches, and determines working procedure.
• Perform work layout and makes sketches of parts as required.
• Calculates and determines dimensions, tapers and other data using shop formulas and handbooks.
• Make sure required tooling and material is in stock and order as per procedure.
• Selects and grinds tools in accordance with hardness, machine ability and other properties of the parts to be machined.
• Procures and makes jigs, fixtures or machine attachments required for the job.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, adjust stops, feeds, and speeds for efficient machining.
• Machines parts to precision tolerances (.01mm or less) and specified finishes.
• Uses precision measuring instruments.
• Dismantles machinery and equipment, assembles fits, aligns, and readjusts machinery and equipment to very close tolerances.
• Works in shop floor as required.
• Works under the direction of the Machine Shop, Production Supervisors and Process Engineers.
• Practices effective safety procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.