Toolmaker

Toolmaker

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to support precision machining and tooling activities at the Pantex Plant. This position is responsible for the construction modification and repair of tooling gages jigs fixtures dies and precision components using conventional and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools. The Toolmaker will work from engineering drawings sketches and technical instructions to perform complex machining operations requiring a high degree of accuracy and specialized craft knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Operate conventional and CNC precision machine tools to construct modify and repair tooling gages jigs fixtures dies and related components.
• Plan and perform complex machining operations from sketches detailed drawings assembly drawings and verbal instructions.
• Perform complicated machine setups and produce components to specified dimensions shapes and tolerances.
• Use precision measuring instruments specialized tooling and gages to verify dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Perform mathematical calculations and write or edit programs for CNC equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate work records and ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment tooling and fixtures.
• Participate in work planning activities to identify hazards establish controls and support safe execution of work.
• Follow applicable safety security DOE site and operating requirements.
• Complete required training and maintain qualifications necessary to perform assigned work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent meeting applicable DOE O 426.2 requirements.
• Completion of an approved 8000-hour Toolmaker Tool and Die or comparable apprenticeship or trainee program; or at least four years of directly related Tool and Die Shop experience acceptable to management.
• Demonstrated experience with conventional and CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches detailed drawings assembly drawings technical instructions and machining specifications.
• Experience performing complex setups and precision machining to specified tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments tooling and gages.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and write and/or edit CNC programs.
• Knowledge of proper machine operation tooling practices equipment maintenance and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical and functional requirements associated with precision machining and toolmaking work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification as required.

Travel: Minimal travel is anticipated.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $100-120000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.