Toolmaker I First Shift

East Syracuse, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 36

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Armstrong has an opening for a Toolmaker I on first shift. Armstrong Rapid Manufacturing has been in business for over 50 years in the East Syracuse NY area. Armstrong specializes in both prototyped and low volume production machined castings. Armstrong has a benefit package that includes paid holidays bonus and referral programs paid vacation 401K 100% company paid life insurance sick time supplemental short term disability insurance dental vision medical accident cancer and critical care insurance and safety awards. We also provide free coffee daily for our employees available at multiple coffee kiosks. Our website is and it shows many of the exciting aspects of our company! Take a look!

The Salary Range for our Toolmaker I job is $27.00-$36.00 per hour. Refer to the job description below:

Summary/Objective: The Tool Maker supports Armstrong Rapid Manufacturings overall production objectives by designing fabricating and maintaining specialized tools and fixtures used in manufacturing operations. This role works from engineering drawings CAD models and sketches to create tooling for production use. Responsibilities include interpreting specifications laying out and preparing materials setting up and operating manual machine tools and fitting and assembling components. The Tool Maker fabricates repairs and modifies metalworking tooling cutting tools jigs fixtures and gauges. Some machining of secondary production operations is required. The position requires performing complex toolmaking tasks with a high degree of precision and craftsmanship.

Job Responsibilities:

Computes dimensions plans layout and determines manufacturing methods and sequence of operations for assigned tasks.
Sets up and operates manual machine tools such as lathes mills and grinders to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
Examines standard or previously used tools and jigs and fixtures or other such items and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of tools and fixtures.
Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product as required.
Uses precision measurement instruments such as micrometers height gauges and calipers to ensure all work meets the required specifications.
Adjusts troubleshoots and repairs worn or broken tooling fixtures jigs gauges etc.
Assists Manufacturing and Engineering with machining finishing and assembly processes.
Participates in job launches.
Meets quality and quantity standards for the position
Adheres to all safety policies and practices consistently uses personal protective equipment and practices good housekeeping.
Maintains regular on time attendance and adheres to company policies procedures and standards of conduct.
Proactively supports the ISO process approach to quality management and the Syteline MIS system.
Performs other tasks as directed.

Educational Experience Based and Skill Qualifications

Journeyperson Toolmaker with ten (10) years of shop experience.
Strong attention to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good math skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and utilize a wide variety of gauges and measurement tools.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk remain on feet for extended time periods reach stoop. Kneel and lift up to and including 50 pounds as needed. Visual abilities and manual dexterity.

AAP/EEO Statement

Armstrong Mold Corporation is committed to equal opportunity to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and will not discriminate with regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected status. Armstrong Mold Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Armstrong Mold Corporation will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified applicants with disabilities and employees* If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a posted position or are an employee with a question contact Human Resources at or by email to

* Unless an employee reasonable accommodation would result in undue hardship.

Management reserves the right to revise job description(s) at any time. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.