CNC Machinist/Tool Maker
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kernersville, North Carolina, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- · High school diploma or GED required.
- · Completion of a Toolmaker apprenticeship, Tool & Die program, Precision Machining program, or equivalent technical training preferred.
- · Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Toolmaker, Tool & Die Maker, Precision Machinist, or related skilled trades position.
- · Demonstrated experience operating manual and CNC machine tools.
- · Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- · Advanced knowledge of toolmaking, machining, fabrication, fitting, and assembly techniques.
- · Proficiency operating lathes, milling machines, grinders, EDM equipment, drill presses, CNC machines, and other machine shop equipment.
- · Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), blueprint reading, and precision measurement practices.
- · Ability to manufacture tooling components to precise tolerances.
- · Expertise using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and related instruments.
- · Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- · Knowledge of tooling materials, heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and machining principles.
- · Ability to plan and execute complex tooling projects with minimal supervision.
- · Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
- · Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- · Journeyman Card preferred.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- · N/A
- Essential Functions
- · Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related manufacturing equipment.
- · Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and technical documentation to manufacture tooling components.
- · Set up and operate machine shop equipment to fabricate tooling and replacement parts.
- · Perform precision measurements and inspections to verify components meet engineering specifications and tolerance requirements.
- · Troubleshoot tooling issues and develop corrective solutions to improve performance and reliability.
- · Support new product development, prototype builds, tooling validation, and production launch activities.
- · Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to improve tooling designs and manufacturability.
- · Conduct preventative maintenance and tooling refurbishment activities to maximize asset life.
- · Maintain tooling records, maintenance documentation, and inventory information.
- · Assist with root cause investigations involving tooling failures, quality concerns, and production issues.
Full description
Minimum Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required.
· Completion of a Toolmaker apprenticeship, Tool & Die program, Precision Machining program, or equivalent technical training preferred.
· Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Toolmaker, Tool & Die Maker, Precision Machinist, or related skilled trades position.
· Demonstrated experience operating manual and CNC machine tools.
· Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Advanced knowledge of toolmaking, machining, fabrication, fitting, and assembly techniques.
· Proficiency operating lathes, milling machines, grinders, EDM equipment, drill presses, CNC machines, and other machine shop equipment.
· Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), blueprint reading, and precision measurement practices.
· Ability to manufacture tooling components to precise tolerances.
· Expertise using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and related instruments.
· Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Knowledge of tooling materials, heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and machining principles.
· Ability to plan and execute complex tooling projects with minimal supervision.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
· Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
· Journeyman Card preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
· N/A
Essential Functions
· Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related manufacturing equipment.
· Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and technical documentation to manufacture tooling components.
· Set up and operate machine shop equipment to fabricate tooling and replacement parts.
· Perform precision measurements and inspections to verify components meet engineering specifications and tolerance requirements.
· Troubleshoot tooling issues and develop corrective solutions to improve performance and reliability.
· Support new product development, prototype builds, tooling validation, and production launch activities.
· Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to improve tooling designs and manufacturability.