Shift: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST | Monday–Friday 

Overtime: Occasional Saturday and OT required 

Position Overview 

The Tool Maker will plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide range of tools, jigs, fixtures, prototypes, and special parts. The role requires advanced manual machining skills, complex setups, tight tolerances, and CNC and EDM experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan and layout machining assignments and determine operation sequence 
• Perform complex manual and CNC machining with close tolerances 
• Calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances 
• Perform heat treating, tempering, grinding, lapping, and fitting work 
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend modifications 
• Conduct tool tryouts and correct performance problems 
• Set up, program, and operate EDM and CNC equipment 
• Report design errors and coordinate with Engineering 
• Assist in training junior tool makers 
• Work with Engineering and Production on tooling refinements 
• Develop engineering models from sketches and drawings 
• Maintain safe and clean work area 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum 4+ years manual machining experience 
• Experience with manual milling operations 
• Experience with manual lathes including threading 
• Proficient with precision measuring tools 
• Strong blueprint reading skills 
• Basic trigonometry and math skills 
• Ability to pass Tool Maker A written and physical test 
• High school diploma or equivalent 

Benefits 

• Basic Accident Insurance 
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
• Short-term Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Health Advocate Services