Machinist / Toolmaker

Your role and responsibilities

• The Tool Room is responsible for machining, repairing, and maintaining precision tooling, fixtures, and components used in manufacturing and general operations.
• This role requires expertise in CNC and manual machining, blueprint reading, and precision measurement techniques.
• The machinist will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support tooling needs, troubleshoot issues, and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Machining and Tooling Fabrication
• Operate manual and CNC machines (lathes, mills, grinders, etc.) to fabricate tooling and components.
• Program, set up, and run CNC machines using G-code.
• Modify and repair molds, dies, jigs, and fixtures as instructed.
• Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.) to ensure part accuracy.
• Tooling Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Diagnose and repair worn or damaged tooling, ensuring production continuity.
• Perform preventative maintenance on fixtures and cutting tools.
• Work with engineers and production teams to identify and resolve tooling issues.
• Blueprint Interpretation and Documentation
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Track and report time worked on tooling and fixture projects.
• Shop Organization and Inventory Management
• Maintain proper storage and organization of tools following 5S principles.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow company safety guidelines and proper handling of cutting fluids, chemicals, and materials.
• Ensure all machine guarding and PPE requirements are followed.

Qualifications for the role

• Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a machining, tool room, or mold-making environment.
• Proficiency in CNC and manual machining (lathes, mills, etc.)
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair tooling with minimal supervision.
• Experience with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.)
• Understanding of material properties, heat treatment, and machining best practices.
• Preferred (but not required):
• Experience in injection mold repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of MasterCAM, Creo, or DraftSight.
• Welding and fabrication experience (MIG/TIG).
• Lean manufacturing or 5S experience.

Benefits

• While hourly pay rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay starting between $27.50-$38/hour. 1 st shift hours are 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM Monday - Friday.
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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

• Time off
• ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

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