Tool Maker - 1st Shift

Job title: Tool Maker - 1st Shift

About the Role We’re seeking a Tool Maker to plan, lay out, and perform machining operations and bench work on tools, fixtures, and jigs of ordinary design. This role reports to the Tool Room Supervisor and is onsite at Watts' Franklin, NH location.

What You'll Do

• Recommend and specify design changes to parts, molds, fixtures, including planning and determining change methods, constructing temporary fixtures and jigs, and improvising as needed.
• Support and recommend new products at tool maker level and perform bench operations and trial runs.
• Act as technical expert to analyze and resolve production issues with tools, fixtures and jigs.
• Stamp and identify tools/fixtures and recognize part numbers.
• Program and run all CNC equipment.
• Build tool and fixture components from supplied drawings.
• Determine procedures on layout of tool components, plan and determine methods and tooling requirements.
• Plan layout and perform machining operations and bench work to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, jigs and gauges.
• Perform basic bench operations: grinding, fitting, aligning, timing and calibrating adjustable mechanisms.
• Repair and recondition dies; machining/grinding; cutting and forming tools.
• Set up tools for production, conduct trial runs, and work with Operators, Engineers and cross-functional teams to problem-solve.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of vocational or high school and 10+ years of diversified tool, die, and gauge-making experience.
• Extensive knowledge of tool making and machining technology, mechanical principles, advanced mathematics, layout and precision measuring procedures, material characteristics, and treatment applications.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM programming, metallurgy, and other materials as well as grinding and sharpening methods.
• Advanced knowledge of die modification and in-depth understanding and application of tool and die design.
• Expert in use of tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge and ability to operate manual lathes, mills and grinding equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to Watts’ personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
• Working conditions: On-site manufacturing facility in Franklin, NH; ability to stand for long periods; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; PPE such as safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs