Toolmaker

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Toolmaker

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a GDIT Toolmaker supporting Tobyhanna Army Depot. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Toolmaker you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Toolmaker joining our team to support the Tobyhanna Army Depot.

HOW A MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Develops, fabricates, and repairs various types of punches and dies for use in metal working press operations.
• Fabricates and repairs molds for use in molding and shaping plastics, rubber and other materials.
• Sets up and operates manual machines and machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications to maintain precise tolerances in all parts produced.
• Knowledge of hardening, annealing, and stress-relieving on metals and metal alloys in order to choose the proper material for specific items to be made. Heat Treating of metals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Toolmaker or in a similar capacity within a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of and liability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings.
• Tool and die maker ability to read tool and die designs and prints.
• Tool and die maker basic shop math and trigonometry.
• Tool and die maker ability to use precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Tool and die maker ability to operate all standard tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, lathes, and must be able to write programs for the CNC machines.
• Tool and die maker must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Tool and die maker able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Tool and die maker must be able to work without supervision.
• Tool and die maker ability to communicate well with others.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• US citizenship required.
• This position requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required