Nature and Scope: Imagine Staffing has two Sr. Toolmaker openings on either 2nd or 3rd shift for a medical device company located in Alden, NY. This is a direct hire opportunity offering full benefit and PTO package paying $35-$37/hr with a 15% shift different and a $1,000 sign on bonus after 30 days. If you are interested in setting up an interview to discuss this role further, you can schedule using this link: https://calendly.com/ttagueimagine Job Overview:Building tooling and fixtures from sketch, concept or drawing with or without inspection. The Toolmakers are given a work order and are responsible for building the parts complete. This includes reviewing the drawing, cutting stock, planning job, making sure purchased parts/material are in house or on order, programing, setting up and operating all pieces of model shop equipment, inspecting, assembling and shipping the final product. The toolmakers will work with engineers and technicians to modify, repair and build new tools and fixtures. They may work on miniature parts with tight tolerances.Responsibilities:•Studies specifications from CAD models, blueprints, sketches or tool descriptions and plans sequence of operation to construct.•Operates tool room equipment at a high-level of competency which may include, but is also not limited to: CNC mill, CNC Electrical Discharge Machines (EDMs), manual and/or wire EDMs, surface grinders, manual mills, manual lathes, drill presses, and array of hand tools.•Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of stages of tooling.•Plans, constructs, and repairs a variety of tool, dies, jigs, gauges and fixtures to close tolerances.•Demonstrates high-level expertise and experience with equipment.•Stays abreast of new and developing technology required for position in order to account for any possible changes.•May provide guidance to lower level Toolmakers.•Maintain proper documentation of work produced.•Interacts horizontally with R&D, PD&E, EHSS, Production, and Quality Associates on a daily basis.Experience:•Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)•using manual mills, lathes, EDM drills or hand tool: 1 year (Required)•Using CNC machines, mills or lathes: 1 year (Required)•Machine shop: 1 year (Required)•Tooling or fixture design: 1 year (Required)Education & Experience:•Minimum Education: High School graduate required. Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field preferred.•Minimum Experience: High school graduate with 7+ years of related experience. Associate’s Degree with 4-6 years of related experience. Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years of related experience. Journeymen certification/paperwork also may be required.Knowledge & Skills:•Special Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to apply it in operating tool room equipment. Demonstrated competency at the master level as defined by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills(NIMS).Basic TIG or Tool room welding are a plus.•Specialized Knowledge: Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints. Strong computer operation skillsIf you are interested in setting up an interview to discuss this role further, you can schedule using this link: https://calendly.com/ttagueimagine

Minimum Salary: 35 Maximum Salary: 45 Salary Unit: Hourly