Tool Maker D

Full-Time Metal Workers and Plastic Workers

Job Description:

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The successful Tool Maker will be responsible for fabricating, assembling and modifying a wide variety of machine tools, fixtures, molds and metal working dies. The Tool Maker utilizes computer-controlled machinery, a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments to deliver custom products. This position works collaboratively with engineering; recommending materials based on machinability or end use, and by resolving problems related to design issues, work-holding arrangements, and fabrication methods.

Essential Functions:

Set up and operate a wide range of manual machine tools and CNC machinery (lathes, grinders, mills, drill presses, etc.) to perform various close tolerance (± 0.0005”) machining operations.

Develop machining processes by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering spec...