Toolmaker

Brightpath Associates LLC
Minneapolis, MN

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Drill press operations of drilling, tapping and chamfering
  • Plate de-burring and straightening (Up to 24" x 24" plates)
  • Learning machine shop operations
  • Operate manual machining centers (Bridgeport, Surface Grinder, DoAll Tool Grinder, etc.)
  • Operate machine shop hand equipment (Drills, Surface and Hand Grinders, Cut Off Saw, etc.)
  • Operate CNC Lathe / Mill
  • Operate CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
  • Use various measuring equipment (Micrometers, Calipers, Shadowgraph, etc.)
  • Perform and document in-process inspection
  • Assemble molds
  • Mold maintenance and repair
  • Read and understand Cad Drawings
  • Ability to work with very tight tolerances
  • Lift and carry 5-25 pounds on a regular basis
  • Work while standing for extended periods of time
  • Regular and consistent attendance


Role Overview

  • Hands-on Toolmaker / Mold Maker
  • Focus on precision assembly, fit & finish

Must-Have

  • Manual machining (Bridgeport, surface grinder)
  • Mold assembly, repair, finishing
  • Tight tolerance experience
  • Strong with micrometers, calipers, CMM
  • Can read 2D/3D drawings independently
  • CNC exposure
  • Mastercam / CAD basics

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