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Connecticut Spring & Stamping

Tool & Diemaker

Farmington, CT · On-site

$28 - $36.25/hr

Maintains required records. * Assist with production tooling if required. Other * Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards.

Schaeffler

Tooling Service Apprentice

Danbury, CT

Working alongside experienced toolmakers and manufacturing professionals, apprentices will develop ... equipment * Assist with the construction, repair, modification, and maintenance of tooling ...

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Schaeffler

Tooling Service Apprentice

Danbury, CT · On-site

Working alongside experienced toolmakers and manufacturing professionals, apprentices will develop ... equipment * Assist with the construction, repair, modification, and maintenance of tooling ...

Venteon

Die Designer

Farmington, CT · On-site

... * Assist in R&D projects such as development of commercial products. * Frequently lends design support to toolmakers, customers and CSS tooling vendors during the design phases and ultimate ...

Ametek

Tool & Die Maker

Bridgeport, CT · On-site

$26.50 - $33.25/hr

Produce jigs and assembly fixtures and tooling with no instruction for use with surgical instrumentation and implants. * Assist in training for new Toolmakers and Apprentices. * Set-up & Operate CNC ...

Ametek

Tool & Die Maker

Bridgeport, CT

$60K/yr

Produce jigs and assembly fixtures and tooling with no instruction for use with surgical instrumentation and implants. * Assist in training for new Toolmakers and Apprentices. * Set-up & Operate CNC ...

IMPACT PARTNERS GROUP LLC

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Project Manager (Medical Devices)

Berlin, CT · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

... Engineers, Toolmakers/technicians, Maintenance, product supervisors, estimating/quoting/sales ... The EPM will assist with troubleshooting, data analysis and in-depth evaluation of the process ...

IMPACT PARTNERS GROUP LLC

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Project Manager (Medical Devices)

Berlin, CT · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

... Engineers, Toolmakers/technicians, Maintenance, product supervisors, estimating/quoting/sales ... The EPM will assist with troubleshooting, data analysis and in-depth evaluation of the process ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Toolmaker vs Toolmaker?

AspectAssistant ToolmakerToolmaker
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical trainingTechnical certification or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentManufacturing workshops, assisting senior staffMachine shops, designing and fabricating tools
ResponsibilitiesSupporting tool production, basic machining tasksDesigning, building, and repairing tools and dies

The Assistant Toolmaker typically supports the Toolmaker by performing basic tasks and assisting in the manufacturing process. The Toolmaker has more advanced skills, responsible for designing and creating complex tools. Both roles are essential in manufacturing, with the Assistant Toolmaker often serving as a training or entry-level position.

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Tool & Diemaker

Connecticut Spring & Stamping

Farmington, CT • On-site

$28 - $36.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

**$10,000 Sign-On Bonus**

Job Title

Tool & Diemaker

Job Number

51-4111.00

Department

Machine Maintenance

Reports to

Manager / Maintenance and Facility​​​​

Primary Position Objectives

To effectively support operations by maintaining and implementing systems and programs with regard to tooling and machine maintenance to support production schedules, continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of CSS. Works independently to diagnosis or work from relatively complex verbal or written instructions designing, building (including gauge building), repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment throughout the facility.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description of Duties

  • Trouble shoot & Maintenance of Plant Equipment.
  • Advanced Machine repair.
  • Sets-up and operates standard machine tools and other machinery to close tolerances in manufacturing machine parts.
  • Fabricate fixtures – gages as required.
  • Meets with other personnel regarding instruction, in the design, maintenance or repair of machinery and equipment to assure quality standard.
  • Operates forklift trucks and other material devices in the movement of heavy machinery.
  • Performs Lock out/Tag out safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Maintains required records.
  • Assist with production tooling if required.

Other

  • Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards.
  • Observes company processes and makes recommendations for improvement
  • May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
  • Performs other duties as may be required.
  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson is a must
  • High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the field of machine maintenance.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to operate Forklift equipment.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Welding experience a plus
  • Experience in the maintaining of Laser Welding equipment & fixtures highly desirable
  • Ability to make independent judgment decisions
  • An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering.
  • Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Detail & Task driven work ethic.

Physical Requirements

  • Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
  • Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.