Job Details

Title: Tool Maker

Pay Rate: $32/hr+ DEO and $2/hr differential

Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11pm

Location: Beaverton, OR Onsite

Type: Direct Hire

About Our Client

Our client is a distinguished organization dedicated to excellence, combining deep expertise with a commitment to quality and reliability. They collaborate closely with partners to drive superior outcomes, build lasting value, and stand behind their work with integrity.

About the Role

In this role you will design and develop tools to support product manufacturing and assembly. Independently analyze specifications, set up and operate manual and CNC machines (lathe, milling, grinder), fit and assemble parts, and fabricate, maintain, or repair dies (you will not be designing Dies) , cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. Determine machining requirements, execute processes, and verify that parts meet specifications.

What you will be doing:

• With general guidance, select and use appropriate tools and measurement devices, working from blueprints, sketches, models, or verbal instructions to build, modify, or repair tools, dies, and gauges.
• Review and verify prints and drawings, determine material and equipment availability, set priorities, and schedule workflow accordingly.
• Compute dimensions, plan layouts and assembly operations, measure and scribe metal stock, and plumb pneumatic components for fixturing.
• Fabricate, maintain, modify, and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges, ensuring designs meet ergonomics, quality, and process standards.
• Participates in developing performance specifications for tools and fixtures based on internal requirements, and collaborate with tool engineers to implement design improvements.
• Troubleshoot tools and dies by investigating issues, isolating causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Identifies and initiates preventative and routine maintenance on tools and equipment; inspects machined work pieces for quality and compliance.
• Stays informed on state-of-the-art technologies and participates in research and development of solutions.
• Participates as a member of project or new tooling development teams. Leads/manages project teams. Monitors and adheres to project milestones and timelines.
• Train and mentor new employees or apprentices.
• Perform back up lead duties as assigned.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent plus two years of trade school training and five or more years of related experience. Five or more years of tool making experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Expert level knowledge of Tool Making practices, designs and construction.
• Technical expertise in one or more specialized areas that may include gauge making, millwright, or other mechanical specialties.
• Thorough understanding of shop mathematics, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, metal properties and strong knowledge of GD&T .
• Demonstrated ability to understand highly technical electronic and written blueprints, models and specifications.
• Superior level of accuracy with demonstrated ability to operate standard shop machine tools to tolerances of .0002".
• In-depth knowledge of layout, machining and tool assembly procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of CNC programming.
• Strong computer knowledge and thorough knowledge of applicable CAM software like MasterCAM, Esprit, Siemens NX, etc.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate cross-functionally and with leadership regarding project resources and schedules to train new employees and apprentices.
• Proficiency with a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas.

About Cinder

Cinder is a people-first staffing and recruiting company committed to creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged. Our mission is to leverage our power as a recruiting and consulting company to build workplaces where people thrive. Backed by our ISO 9001 certification, we deliver high-quality staffing solutions, and our clients have rated us over 100% for multiple quarters. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!