Job Description Summary

We are looking for a L1 (Entry Level) Toolmaker to join our team. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about precision manufacturing and eager to learn hands-on skills in tooling fabrication, fixture maintenance, and prototyping. The primary focus of this role is to assist in maintaining the health of production fixtures, support prototype development, and work alongside experienced tool makers to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Perform preventative maintenance of production fixtures to ensure operational efficiency.
• Learn and support basic fixture repair and assembly under the guidance of experienced tool makers.
• Conduct repairs in the tool room to ensure operational efficiency and reliability of tooling and fixtures.
• Support prototype development by assisting in the fabrication and modification of fixtures, jigs, and other tooling components.
• Gain hands-on experience operating machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, lasers and CNC machines.
• Assist in measuring and verifying machined components to ensure accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Work within tight tolerances to ensure high precision in tooling components.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring instruments such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
• Perform heat treatment of tools and parts as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and senior tool makers to develop and refine tooling solutions.
• Actively contribute to Lean Kaizen events aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of production fixtures and processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards.
• Report any unusual problems or conditions to the supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in EDM/CNC, tooling production or equivalent, or technical degree in Tool & Die Making
• Basic mechanical skills
• Proficient shop math skills
• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work overtime as required, including weekends
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes
• Knowledge of machine tool geometry and problem-solving skills to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Reconstruct Technical Drawings: Analyze and recreate detailed technical drawings and specifications from existing parts to support tooling and manufacturing processes

Eligibility Requirements

• 2nd Shift: 2:30pm -10:30pm

• Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation
• Strong desire to learn the toolmaker trade & be mentored by experienced tool makers.
• Ability to be a strong team player and flexible to move to different areas as required
• Experience using Knee Mills (Bridgeport), Lathes, Surface Grinders, Hydraulic Press, Hand Tools
• Experience in simple assembly & fabrication
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Interest in developing a long-term career in Tool & Die Making and precision machining at Metem, a GE Vernova business

What will make you stand out

• You are someone who brings a positive, team-centered method of work to foster a collaborative environment.
• You have an ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Problem solving skills
• CNC, lathes, make their own jigs, fixed angles, measuring gauges
• Able to maintain High tolerance cuts +/- .001 inches
• Able to read/interpret M&G code
• Ability to perform basic M&G code programming in MDI Mode
• Interpret GD&T standards/drawings
• Past manufacturing experience
• Welding experience

The pay for this position is $29.50/hr. to $36.88/hr. This position is also eligible for a 10% shift differential. This posting is expected to remain open and close when a suitable candidate is identified