Tool Maker

Job Overview:

The tool maker produces, modifies, and repairs tooling, jigs and fixtures used in the manufacturing process to make products.

Responsibilities and Duties Required

• Manufacture parts, jigs, tooling and fixtures per drawings, sketches, and models.


• Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner per Shapes Employee Handbook.


• Maintain a clean safe work environment and contributes to Shapes 6S program and Lean concepts.


• Maintain cooperative and professional interactions and follows Shapes Code of Ethics.


• Complete documentation accurately and scans on/off shop orders correctly.


• Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspects parts per character control sheets.


• Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently.


• Work required over-time as needed to support Customer deliveries.


• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Must have 15 years of tool and die experience.


• Written and verbal communication skills required.


• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.


• Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail.


• Must have knowledge and understanding of basic math and computer functions.


• Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.


• Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.


• Ability to manufacture prototype parts and fixtures to close tolerances using any shop equipment necessary to complete.


• Must have knowledge of CNC equipment capability and daily maintenance.


• Must have GD&T experience.


• Ability to read and understand G-Code and conversational programming.


• The ability to use CNC equipment as well as the ability to write programs on demand.


• Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, CNC grinders, honing, and line bores.


• Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.


• Must be willing to train co-workers in aspects of the shop.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.


• Must be in good physical condition and be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for length of shift.


• May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.


• May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.

Visual Acuity:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.


• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

• Normal hearing or corrected to normal.


• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment.


• Occasional work outside normal business hours.


• High noise levels from operating machines.


• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.


• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.


• Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.