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Tool & Die Maker / Machinist
Gordon, Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
1 month ago
- CNC
- GD&T
- Lock-Out/Tag-Out
- Health insurance
- Pension
1 month ago
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, machining notes, and technical specifications
- Determine dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, reference points, setup requirements, and inspection methods
- Select appropriate stock, cutting tools, fixtures, work-holding devices, speeds, feeds, coolants, and lubricants
- Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment, including mills, vertical turning lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws, and hones
- Calculate and monitor speeds, feeds, offsets, and depths of cut to maintain quality and protect tooling
- Detect chatter, vibration, tool wear, dimensional drift, and other signs of malfunction — and adjust machine controls and setups to correct issues
- Fabricate and repair dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, machine components, and specialized production tooling
- Disassemble, inspect, fit, assemble, and test tooling to verify alignment, clearance, and operation
- Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, surface plates) to inspect in-process and completed work
- Document inspection results, production activity, and maintenance information accurately
- Set up and operate balancing equipment to inspect and correct imbalance in industrial rollers and rotating components
- Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment when trained and authorized
- Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to resolve technical questions and improve manufacturability
- Provide technical guidance to less-experienced machinists as needed
- Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, PPE use, and machine guard inspection
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of a recognized Tool & Die Maker or Machinist apprenticeship, an associate degree in Machine Tool Technology/Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent training preferred
- 5+ years of tool & die, manual machining, or precision manufacturing experience preferred (candidates with less experience will be considered based on demonstrated skill)
- Experience with manual mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and precision measuring equipment required
- CNC machining, vertical turning lathe, balancing equipment, overhead crane, or aviation MRO experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of manual machining methods, cutting-tool selection, work holding, and precision measurement
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
- Solid shop math skills (decimals, fractions, geometry, trigonometry, tolerance calculations)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Comfortable using computers for production records and documentation
- Ability to work independently while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and bending; occasional sitting, climbing, crawling, and squatting/kneeling
- Constant use of hands/fingers
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently; heavier items moved with assistance or approved equipment
- Adequate close vision and depth perception for fine dimensional work
- Ability to hear machine operation, alarms, and verbal warnings
- Work performed around moving machinery, sharp metal, cutting fluids, industrial noise, and temperature variation
- Facial hair and other conditions must not interfere with required PPE, including tight-fitting respiratory protection when required
Tool & Die Maker / Machinist · Gordon, Inc.