Toolmaker

Scope:
General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, specifically the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Stryker Family of Wheeled Combat Vehicles.

A toolmaker is a machinist who makes precision tools for use in manufacturing. As a toolmaker, responsibilities include reading and interpreting engineering drawings, using a clamp to secure raw materials, and cutting tools to the right shape and size using equipment like mill machines, jig grinders, and lathes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Horizontal Machining and Vertical Centers
• Set up and operate CNC Horizontal and Vertical Lathes
• Set up and operate CNC Mill Turn machining centers
• Effectively operate the above equipment to manufacture
• Prototype products without finished detailed drawings but with the assistance of a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Prove out new CNC programs on CNC equipment to Identify errors in Programs, Setups, Feeds and Speeds.
• Build Tooling, Load, Unload Tool Magazines
• Set up and mount Work Holding Fixtures
• Ability to read and interpret detail drawings
• Check position of Fixtures with Indicator
• Pick up location of part for program Zero
• Measure Tooling with a Pre-Setters
• Trouble shoot issues with machining processes
• Ability to train inexperienced machine operators
• Effective use of all Machine Shop Measuring Tools
• Operate conventional Bridgeport Milling Machines
• Operate conventional Lathes
• Operate Surface Grinders to tight tolerances
• Manufacture Work Holding Devices.
• Manufacture custom Gages
• Manufacture or repair machine components for maintenance
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Background Requirements
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
  5-7 Years experience in CNC programming and operation
  Must be a U.S. Person
  
  Work Environment:
  This job is performed in an office and heavy manufacturing environment.