Toolmaker Trainer and Toolmaker III

Company: Progressive Machine & Design
Location: Victor
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Primary Function and Scope: Our tool room is growing and we need your help! The Level III Toolmaker works on the more intricate jobs within the department and requires little to no supervision. Additionally, this individual will be heavily involved in mentoring and training apprentices and peers within the Tool Room and Assembly disciplines. They lay out, fit, and assemble parts to make and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or machinists’ hand tools by performing the following duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Studies blueprint to determine machining to be done and plans layout and assembly. · Ability to fabricate parts to extremely tight tolerances, often within /- .0001 to .0005 of an inch · Ability to expertly set up and operate mills, lathes, grinders, boring mills and wire edm equipment. · Show proper procedures, then allow the trainee to perform tasks to build confidence. · Focus on teaching foundational skills like reading blue prints, understanding GD&T, and mastering manual machines · Train and mentor Machinists at levels I and II. · Ability to work well with diverse individuals and provide constructive, patient feedback · A genuine desire to teach and pass on skills to the next generation of workers · Measures parts, making required adjustments to ensure conformance to requirements. · Must be able to layout and open plate inspect utilizing surface plates. · Assembles parts into product and verifies dimensions and alignments. · Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, proto-trak milling machines, and surface grinders to machine parts to specifications. · Verifies dimensions of parts and installation of components, prior to submitting to plating, heat treat, or paint. · Maintains clean work area. · Observe safety procedures including but not limited to wearing proper hearing and vision protection with side shields and safety footwear. · Other duties as necessary when requested by management within Federal and State regulations for the position. Requirements Education And/Or Experience: · High School Diploma or GED Required · 10 Years and/or combination of education and experience · Completion of NYS Apprenticeship Program with Journeyman Certificate Required · Previous experience as a mentor in a vocational school or community college setting is beneficial. · Proto-trak experience preferred. Language Skills: Effective verbal/written communication. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Proficient in understanding blueprints and interpreting GD&T. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Wide variety of duties requiring considerable judgment to work independently such as devising new methods, adapting or changing standard procedures to meet new conditions, and making decisions guided by precedent and within established policies. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working outside between 0-15 percent of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Salary Description $34.00 - $39.00/hr

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