Tool Maker / Mold Maker & Tool Room Manager Shelton

Tool Maker / Mold Maker & Tool Room Manager

Full Time • Shelton
Must be able to construct new tooling and/or make major alterations to tools, jigs, fixtures, molds, and gauges using appropriate Tool room equipment with attention to detail, tolerances and quality working with Management and Engineering. And looking for a Manager. Help wanted on 1st shift (7:00am - 3:00pm) & 2nd shift (3:45pm - 11:45pm) Monday - Friday.
 
  • Benefits 1st of the month following 30 days of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, 401k) 
  • PTO & Holiday pay
  • Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus  
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, make detailed sketches
  • Work from verbal and written instructions to make or modify new or existing tooling
  • Troubleshoot and perform necessary zinc die cast mold and trim die repairs with little or no supervisory instruction
  • Make sure work performed is checked for accuracy and fit
  • Inspect, maintain, clean, lubricate, and repair molds and production equipment
  • Record all changes made to tooling and submit to Department Foreperson or Supervisor for review
  • Layout and perform all bench & required machine operations
  • Work and communicate well with management and co-workers
  • Direct and instruct apprentices
  • Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Set-up and operate Tool Room equipment including but not limited to Mill, Lathe, Grinders, Saws, Sinker EDM
  • Ability to learn set-up and programming of 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC Mill, CNC Lathe and Wire EDM
  • Capable to learn the use of Solidworks, Esprit, and Mastercam software for programming and design
  • Strong knowledge in geometry and algebra
  • Good computer skills
  • Basic knowledge of metallurgy and steel proprieties
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Good communication skills
  • Possess own precision measuring tools
  • Ability to problem solve independently
EDUCATION:
  • High School or equivalent diploma
  • 3-5 years’ experience maintaining/ building /and repairing die cast molds
Completion of Journeyman program, Machining Vocational Technical program, or equivalent experience 
Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour




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