Tool Maker IV EDM

Job description

SUMMARY: “Class A” Tool Maker; holds tolerances required for high precision, high quality tools +/-0.0001 with no technical supervision. Exceptional measurement skill and technique, tool design knowledge, oversees mold fabrication projects, and has remarkable efficient machinist skills (CNC, EDM, grinding, wire, hand work) PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Operations on tool room machines, using all necessary machine attachments to make replacement parts, tools, and dies. - Planning of tool making jobs and establishing the best machining method to deliver high quality, high precisions tools. - Plan work to be performed and determine methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or our own designs. - Operates various types of machine shop equipment (manual/CNC) to complete assignment as required. Select cutting tools, holding fixtures, machine feeds and speeds, collects and lubricants and gear ratios for all kinds of metals and pieces to be worked. - Advanced programming of CNC equipment such as Vertical Milling Centers, Wire EDM’s, Sinker EDM’s utilizing CADCAM systems. - Works from and interprets blueprints and 3D models to create or modify, molds, dies...