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JVIS

Tool Maker - Apprentice

Shelby Township, MI

The Apprentice Tool Maker works under the supervision of an experienced toolmaker to learn how to manufacture, assemble, repair, and maintain molds, dies, fixtures and precision tooling used in ...

GUHRING INC

CNC Tool Grinder Apprentice

Brookfield, WI

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a CNC Tool Grinder Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in precision ...

Autokiniton

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

Auburn, IN · On-site

$25/hr

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice - 2nd Shift (2pm - 1030pm) We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN) AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We ...

Autokiniton

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

Auburn, IN

$25/hr

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice - 2nd Shift (2pm - 1030pm) We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN ) AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service.

NSI INDUSTRIES

Tool Design Engineer Apprentice

Norridge, IL · On-site

$27.89 - $34.62/hr

We are looking for a Tool Design Engineer Apprentice to join the team at our Norridge, IL location. Are you looking for a great place to work with an amazing culture and opportunities to advance ...

nVent

Tool & Die Maker/Machinist Apprentice

Solon, OH · On-site

An apprentice must also be highly detail-oriented and a perfectionist. * Set-up and operate all machine tools in a tool room environment including but not limited to, conventional mills, lathes ...

Stoughton Trailers

Tool & Die Maker

Stoughton, WI · On-site

$25.25 - $31.75/hr

Completion of a technical school machine tool apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience * Minimum of 10,000 hours of machining experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Strong knowledge ...

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What is the difference between Tool Apprentice vs Tool Technician?

AspectTool ApprenticeTool Technician
Required CredentialsTypically high school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingTechnical diploma or certification; specialized training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, construction sites, workshopsMaintenance shops, manufacturing plants, repair facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level role in industrial and manufacturing sectorsMid-level role focused on maintenance and repair of tools and equipment

The main difference between a Tool Apprentice and a Tool Technician lies in experience and responsibilities. A Tool Apprentice is typically in training, gaining foundational skills, while a Tool Technician has more experience and handles maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks. Both roles are essential in industrial settings, but the Technician role requires more specialized knowledge and certifications.

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Toolmaker Apprentice

Abbott Tool & Die Inc

O Fallon, MO

Full-time

Posted 7 hours ago

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Job Summary

The Toolmaker Apprentice position applies knowledge of tool and die design, construction, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout to analyze specifications and metal stock layout, set up and operate machine shop equipment, fit and assemble parts for the fabrication and repair of metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gages and machinists’ hand tools.
Qualifications
To achieve success, a Toolmaker Apprentice should possess the following minimum requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Education and Experience: Two-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school is preferred; or, three to six months of related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehension/Communication skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets repair manuals, blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, engineering notes, drawings, procedural manuals and other mechanical reports. Presents information effectively, and responds to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, employees and others.
Mathematical Skills: Works with mathematical concepts such as decimal equivalents, inference, and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets written, oral, diagrammed, or schedule-form instructions.
Duties amp; Responsibilities
  • Learns industrial mathematics, print reading, schematics, shop drawings and machining theory related to tool and die making operations.
  • Learns basic and advanced theory related to tool and die making.
  • Under the guidance and supervision of an experienced (Journeyman) tool amp; die maker, learns skills related to the trade of the Toolmaker according to the company apprentice program and job training schedule.
  • Learns the basics of safety, sawing, drilling, filing, machining, materials, feeds and speeds.
  • Learns safe operations of, receives practical experience on, and specifies materials for lathes, milling machines, surfaces grinders, jig borers, jig grinders, honing machines, cylindrical grinders, EDM machine and other operations.
  • Receives experience in analyzing a variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts and assemblies to fabricate or repair cutting tools jigs, fixtures, gauges, or machinists’ hand tools.
  • Receives practical experience in inspecting and plating materials and parts.
  • Receives practical experience in the basics of tool amp; die making.
  • Verifies dimensions and alignment using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges blocks, harness tools, etc.
  • Other duties as required.

Physical Demands
  • Ability to talk, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel.
  • Ability to regularly walk or stand for long periods of time for up to 10 hours a day.
  • Ability to regularly bend, stoop, climb, crawl, or kneel.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. If greater than 50 lbs, will require assistance or the use of lifting equipment.

The term of the apprenticeship program shall be determined based on a minimum of 8000 worked hours of related instruction, training and competence in a 4-year period.
The wage progression for all apprentices shall be progressive over the 4-year progression period and the completion of a minimum 8000 hours in defined areas of training and competence required.
Minimum number of hours and competence areas are defined below:
Safety training and procedures..........................................20
Wire machine....................................................................200
Lathe ............................................................................... 600
Drill press amp; Radial Drill……….......................................300
Milling machines and jig borer ........................................2300
Grinders (surface, external, internal ...............................1,200
Heat treat ..............................................................................30
Squaring Mill ……….........................................................500
Bench polishing .................................................................100
Assembling amp; mounting. .................................................2000
CNC machining...................................................................300
Press setup……...................................................................450

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