CNC/Toolmaker

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Payrate : $35/hr. to $48/hr. o
United States, California, Irvine
May 27, 2025
Job Title: CNC/Toolmaker Location with zip code: 14300 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618 Duration: 6 months Payrate : $35/hr. to $48/hr. on w2 without benefits Shift: 1^ST Shift: 6AM-2:30PM Notes: Seven or more years tool making or direct industry related machining experience Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups. Summary: Designs and fabricates complex cutting/form tools, hand tools, dies, fixtures, and test equipment or other items of complicated design with limited or no instructions. Participates in concurrent engineering/manufacturing by providing input to initial product design. Role & Responsibilities: Sets up and operates tool room equipment and multiple machines. Maintains close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements. Selects proper materials and tooling, and proficiently works from own conceptions. Performs all machinery operations requiring complicated and unusual set ups, improvising in the absence of established tooling and documentation. Sets up and operates CNC/conventional tool and cutter grind equipment where applicable. Applies advanced shop mathematics, knowledge of metal characteristics, and manufacturing process planning. Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule. Advises and assists with complicated tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques. Trouble shoots and resolves complex machining problems. Required Qualification: Seven or more years tool making or direct industry related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs. Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written and verbal instructions. Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. Possesses extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment. Proficient with oxy-acetylene brazing and silver soldering, as required.