Tool Maker I

Tool Maker I Full time | Permanent | Onsite Hourly |1st & 2nd Shift Available *We are not accepting candidates from third-party agencies.

About Us:

Hobson & Motzer is now part of Vantedge Medical! Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe.

Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it. Hobson & Motzer is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies serving the needs of the medical device market and other advanced industries.

We operate two manufacturing plants with primary operations—and headquarters—centrally located in Durham, CT; our Advanced Manufacturing Center is just a few miles away in Wallingford, CT. Description. Join an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and solutions in the industry.

About this Opportunity: This position effectively builds, repairs, and troubleshoots new and existing tooling and gauges with moderate supervision in order to maintain superior operating efficiency, resulting in quality product.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively builds new tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges from blueprints within established standards and customer specifications with moderate supervision.
• Effectively repairs and troubleshoots existing tooling, dies, and fixtures to blueprint specifications within established standards while operating production equipment when necessary, including presses, feeders, straighteners, and similar equipment.
• Properly analyzes and provides input when troubleshooting tooling.
• Accurately inspects work and verifies quality using a variety of equipment.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records and updates design changes in accordance with established shop standards.
• Ensures on-time deliveries within specified design parameters and tooling budgets.
• Efficiently analyzes and improves machining methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work environment by following 6S standards.
• Properly follows all H&M procedures and policies.
• Uses the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with job hazard analyses (JHAs) and job requirements.
• Protective footwear that complies with ASTM F2413 and ASTM F2412 standards is required.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, including the Idea System.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.