Toolmaker

Samtec • Erie, Pennsylvania • Posted June 11, 2026

About the Role

Summary

/Objective: The Toolmaker will work with Design Engineers and Molding Technicians to build, perform repair, and provide preventive maintenance on precision molds and extrusion dies.Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
  • Surface grinding: Long-established ability to grindover a multitude of operations from flat to form work, able to hold typical tolerances of .0001” on form features and .000020” stack on individual laminates.
  • EDM: Proven ability to burn over the entire spectrum of cavity components including precision core laminates. Possesses ability to design and build electrodes when possible and works with the CNC department when needed.
  • Vertical milling, Lathe: Demonstrated ability to run any support machinery in the shop, most of which are not used on a daily basis however the ability to complete tasks as needed.
  • Inspection: Along with using tools in their own work, this individual has the proven capability of inspecting incoming st...