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Toolmaker
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Toolmaker General Dynamics Land Systems United States, Pennsylvania, Archbald 175 East Street (Show on map) Sep 17, 2026 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. The job description is as follows: Make and repair all types of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges. Lay out the work and determine the sequence of operations and the kind of materials and the tools best suited to the job at hand. May work without benefit of detailed design and specifications and with only limited instruction. Requires the ability to operate all types of tool room machine tools and to perform all types of bench work, fitting and assembly work and to deal with fine tolerances. This classification applies particularly to toolmakers who specialize in bench and assembly work. Tool room machine operators who specialize in the operation of certain machines to machine parts required by bench hand toolmakers are classified as machine operators, boring mill grinders, etc. May also be required to handle/manage hazardous waste from time to time.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT GENERAL DETAILS NECESSARY FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE JOB AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS BEING ALL INCLUSIVE
Background Requirements Must have experience in set up of CNC Machining Centers, lathes, mills.
Must be able to produce prototype productions without finished detailed drawings
Must be able to prove out CNC programs
Must be able to troubleshoot
Must be able to effectively train inexperienced cnc operators.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have 5-7 Years experience in CNC programming and operation.
Must be a U.S. Person
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A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.
$57,398 / year median in Pennsylvania
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