Senior Tool Maker

804 Technology is currently seeking a Toolmaker for a contract job opportunity immediately available in Irvine CA. The toolmaker d esigns and fabricates complex cutting/form tools, hand tools, dies, fixtures, and test equipment or other items of complicated design with limited or no instructions. Participates in concurrent engineering/manufacturing by providing input to initial product design. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. The full job description and my contact information are listed below. If you are interested please respond be sending me your resume and your availability. Thank you in advance for your time. Brian Smith C: 314-753-5299 H: 636-928-0330 Salary: $37-48 /hour Shift: 1 st Shift Location: Irvine, CA - 92618, United States Senior Toolmaker POSITION SUMMARY: Designs and fabricates complex cutting/form tools, hand tools, dies, fixtures, and test equipment or other items of complicated design with limited or no instructions. Participates in concurrent engineering/manufacturing by providing input to initial product design. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Routinely works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Sets up and operates tool room equipment and multiple machines. Maintains close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements. Selects proper materials and tooling, and proficiently works from own conceptions. Performs all machinery operations requiring complicated and unusual set ups, improvising in the absence of established tooling and documentation. Sets up and operates CNC/conventional tool and cutter grind equipment where applicable. Applies advanced shop mathematics, knowledge of metal characteristics, and manufacturing process planning. Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements. Advises and assists with complicated tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques. Trouble shoots and resolves complex machining problems. Actively leads or contributes to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Conducts training and mentors less experienced team members. Performs other related responsibilities, as requested. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Seven or more years tool making or direct industry related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs. Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written and verbal instructions. Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. Possesses extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment. Proficient with oxy-acetylene brazing and silver soldering, as required. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development. Possesses effective mentoring and training skills, and serves as a resource to other team members. Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access online information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, email). Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. Brian Smith 804 Technology Recruiting Director c: 314.753.5299 o: 636.928.0330 f: 636.928.0348 804 Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or national orgin. Troubleshoot tool and die failuresTake tool-die project from conceptionMake necessary tool and die tryoutsSetting up machine tool or toolsPerform tool room machining dutiesReplace parts of the dies and tooling equipmentReturned dies and items leaving tool roomPerform minor maintenance on die cast dies and machinesClean and maintain production extrusion die and toolingPerform difficult tool room machine operationsSpecified die sections into machinePerform full range of tool and die work, focusing on die maintenanceLead new tooling reviews with die buy off with corporate tooling design teamOperate all tool room equipment expertly to repair/build quality fixtures and dies from tool blueprints and verbal instructionsDesign progressive die tooling and fixtures for welding, soldering and assemblyAssemble new parts in toolingEnsure new tooling and tooling repairs and modificationsPerform die repairs at the press and in the tool roomMaintain inventory levels for tooling and die needsAssist in tool room duties

Created: 2025-06-05