SENIOR TOOL MAKER

Job description

Job Description Job Description SENIOR TOOL MAKER (Relocation Paid)

TROY, AL

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: This position requires a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tool Maker to provide technical leadership within the Tool Room. The Senior Tool Maker serves as the subject matter expert for manual and CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, and gage building, while leading daily tool room activities, supporting engineering and production teams, and mentoring tool room personnel.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in a tool room environment with strong expertise in manual machining, including turning, milling, and grinding, as well as experience with CNC machines using MDI and Fanuc controls, with the ability to write and modify programs as required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in fixture design, build, and repair is required. The Senior Tool Maker must demonstrate strong proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T, and provide constructive technical input during tooling and fixture design reviews. This position is expected to lead by example, balancing hands-on technical work with ownership of tooling quality, standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the fabrication, maintenance, modification, and installation of tooling such as production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, and fabrication equipment in collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Production Engineering teams

Serves as the technical authority for tooling, fixtures, and gages, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and approval for complex or critical tooling work

Reviews and contributes to tooling and fixture design reviews, providing constructive input to improve manufacturability, durability, safety, and efficiency

Develops, maintains, and enforces documentation standards related to tooling design, fabrication, usage, and associated calibration equipment

Plans, prioritizes, and oversees machine setups and operations based on work orders, drawings, and machining instructions to ensure parts meet specifications and delivery commitments

Mentors and supports toolroom personnel by sharing best practices, coaching on machining techniques, and assisting with complex setups and troubleshooting

Ensures all tooling, fixturing, materials, and CNC programs are organized, controlled, and maintained systematically to support repeatable and reliable execution of processes

Partners with internal customers to follow up on toolroom services, address concerns, and ensure expectations are met or exceeded

Champions 5S, safety, and housekeeping standards, ensuring work areas remain organized, clean, and hazard-free

Maintains strong working knowledge and hands-on capability with Lathe, Mill, Surface Grinding, OD Grinding, and EDM, stepping in directly as needed for high-complexity work

Supports equipment selection and continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating tooling methods, equipment, and processes

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally

Adhere and monitor SOP

Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when there are any discrepancies

Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database

Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the leadership expectations of the role

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Demonstrated experience functioning as a technical lead, mentor, or go-to resource within a tool room or manufacturing team

Interpret complex technical drawings (GD&T)

Must have strong knowledge of CNC machine "G-Code" and troubleshooting skills

Interpret Work Orders, plan execution and enter data into the manufacturing database (ERP)

Ability to prioritize work, make technical decisions, and provide direction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Knowledge of MasterCAM is a plus

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Cross functional team player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm

Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs

Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task

Experience working independently with little supervision

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of 10 years of Tool Room experience, with progressively increasing responsibility

Minimum of 10 years of CNC machining experience, including setup, programming support, and troubleshooting

Minimum of 10 years of manual machining experience, including turning, milling, grinding, and precision fitting

Preferred:

Tool Maker Apprenticeship/Technical Degree

Vocational/Technical Degree

Lean manufacturing experience

(Relocation Paid)

Company Description TOP TALENT RECRUITER, a division of Marcel McElroy's JOB CONNECTION, LLC is an executive recruiting search firm who has clients throughout the southeast who are looking for top talent without the hassle of having too many inbound calls, emails, or resumes to review.

We also work with professionals who are too busy to spend countless hours searching on their own. Professionals who want to be represented, professionals with great work stability, candidates who fit your job descriptions, have great talent and skill set who want us to be their eyes and ears.

We want to hear from you if you are a professional looking for a new career or if you're a hiring manager or business owner looking for an easier way to build a winning team.

"BUILD YOUR TEAM TO WIN"

TOP TALENT RECRUITER

Company Description TOP TALENT RECRUITER, a division of Marcel McElroy's JOB CONNECTION, LLC is an executive recruiting search firm who has clients throughout the southeast who are looking for top talent without the hassle of having too many inbound calls, emails, or resumes to review. We also work with professionals who are too busy to spend countless hours searching on their own. Professionals who want to be represented, professionals with great work stability, candidates who fit your job descriptions, have great talent and skill set who want us to be their eyes and ears. We want to hear from you if you are a professional looking for a new career or if you're a hiring manager or business owner looking for an easier way to build a winning team. "BUILD YOUR TEAM TO WIN" TOP TALENT RECRUITER

Worksite address

grapeland, TX, 75844, US

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