Assistant Tool Maker - QPS Employment Group : Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Tool MakerWage: $20.75-$22/hourShift: AM, PMHours: 00:00am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-00:00amQPS Employment Group is hiring an Assistant Tool Maker for a company in Madison, WI. Work as a member of a team to assist with troubleshooting problems, performing tool maintenance, fabricating tooling, and modifying tools and related components to design specifications while optimizing cost and delivery. This is a contract to hire role.Assistant Tool Maker Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Assist with the fabrication, modification, maintenance, and repair of tools and mechanical components by using CNC mills, mills, lathes, drills, grinders, and other shop equipment- Perform bench work such as sanding and tool assembly- Assist in tool inspections to ensure proper tool rebuilds/repairs and reduce development costs of new tools- Participate as a team member to improve work practices and methods- Understand and comply with all ISO QSP's and work instructions related to job responsibilities- Assists in Tool Vault and Sample Lab as required- Work in any department of the company as required- Assist all departments by providing machine shop support- Troubleshoot production problems and provide solutions- Perform work to the tooling schedule and adjust as required to meet internal and external customer deadlinesAssistant Tool Maker Requirements:- Certificate in Machine Tool Operations or related field and 1 year experience in manufacturing environment; or equivalent machine tool experience in tool fabrication, maintenance, or machine shop- Ability to read, write, and speak English to meet training, safety, and quality requirements.- Working knowledge on the safe and effective use of the following machine shop equipment: CAD/CAM, CNC mills, EDM's, milling machines, manual lathes, and drill presses- Must be able to read blueprints- Must be able to apply shop math to build tools.- Ability to interact well with others- Self-starter with the ability to try new methods to improve productivity- Strong troubleshooting skillsQPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process- Over 30 years of staffing experienceBest of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!We are proud to be an equal opportunity [email protected]