Tool Maker / Manual Machinist Pottstown, PA | On-Site | Full-Time | Permanent Established manufacturer of custom metal components and assemblies is seeking a Tool Maker / Manual Machinist to build, modify, repair, and machine tooling, fixtures, jigs, machine components, and replacement parts used in industrial equipment and manufacturing. This is custom machining, not high-volume production. Most work involves one-off, prototype, repair, and short-run projects.
Responsibilities:
  • Set up and operate manual Bridgeport mills
  • Set up and operate manual engine lathes
  • Machine tooling, fixtures, jigs, machine components, and replacement parts
  • Read mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and work instructions
  • Determine machining sequence, workholding, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting methods
  • Perform milling, turning, drilling, tapping, boring, facing, threading, and reaming
  • Machine carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys
  • Build and modify fixtures and tooling used in fabrication and welding
  • Repair and rework existing tooling and machine components
  • Machine components for industrial machinery and equipment
  • Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
  • Hold dimensions and close tolerances specified on drawings
  • Work with engineering, fabrication, welding, and production on machining and tooling requirements
  • Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas
Requirements:
  • 3+ years of toolmaking or manual machining experienceStrong Bridgeport mill setup and operating experienceStrong manual engine lathe experience
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and determine machining methods
  • Experience using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and related inspection equipment
  • Knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, workholding, and conventional machining practices
  • Experience machining close-tolerance parts from drawings or sketches
  • Please send your resume to rick@libertyjobs.com attention Rick Iswalt

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Level

Senior

Location

Pottstown, PA

Occupation

Machinists

Industry

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing

Posted

2 days ago

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