Tool Maker in Rahway, New Jersey at Ajulia Executive Search

• Location: Rahway, New Jersey
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26340

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing, stable, innovating company? This exciting Tool Maker opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, stock options, paid PTO, tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Tool Maker could be the right fit for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and 3D CAD models to determine machining methods and sequence of operations for tooling components.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools, including milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses to fabricate tooling from raw materials.
• Operate CNC machining centers and develop or modify G-code programs to produce complex geometries and multi-setup parts.
• Manufacture drill jigs, welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, and inspection gauges using materials such as steel, aluminum, and tool steel.
• Inspect and verify part dimensions using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauge blocks, and optical comparators.
• Perform heat treatment processes such as hardening and tempering on small tool steel components or coordinate external heat-treat services for larger parts.
• Repair, rebuild, and restore worn or damaged tooling components, including fixture locators, clamps, and bushings.
• Maintain accurate tooling records, revision histories, and calibration documentation for measuring instruments and gauges.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot fixture-related dimensional variation and production issues.
• Support fixture design planning for new product introductions by providing manufacturability feedback during engineering reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Precision Machining Technology (or equivalent technical program) preferred
• Must have 3+ years of experience as Tool Maker.
• Conventional milling: setups, feeds and speeds, edge finding, and basic G-code understanding
• Engine lathe operations: turning, facing, boring, threading, and taper work
• Surface grinding: magnetic chuck setup, wheel dressing, and achieving flatness/parallelism
• CNC machining: 3-axis operation, work offsets, tool length offsets, and program editing
• Use of drill presses, band saws, and other secondary machining equipment

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Direct Hire

Salary: $25-$30/hr

Ask for: Harshita Berry

Job Id: 26340

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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