Tool Maker
: Job Details :

Under limited supervision, makes intricate tools, jogs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges and dies to closest tolerances. Works from drawings, sketches, models or instructions. Plans work to be done by most economical method, utilizing proper machines. May assign machining of parts to machinists and make sketches for own or others use in making parts of subassemblies. May assist Supervisor in the scheduling of work and provide direction to other staff members, serving as group leader on projects when required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs or dies for use within the establishment. - Performs assignments that range from the use of ordinary tool room operations to performing work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances. - Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials. - Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat treating of tools and metal flow in dies. - La...Tool Maker, Manufacturing