About us

Union City Filament Corp. (UCF) is the leading independent producer of precision electron sources for Medical, Industrial, Scientific, Defense, and Space applications.

Our last toolmaker told us that of all the companies he worked for over the years, UCF was the only company that he actually liked and enjoyed coming to work with each day.

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, fabricating, and repairing precision tools and fixtures using a variety of manual and CNC equipment and techniques. Experience with threading molybdenum (moly) with a manual lathe is required.

**Responsibilities:**

-Responsible for producing our in-house manufactured tooling

-Machine, turn and mill refractory metals, mainly molybdenum (moly) in our toolroom

-Machine, turn and mill steel in our toolroomWork with CNC lathe, drill press, mill

-Perform a variety of machine setups and operations

-Assist in design of tooling and procedures to properly and efficiently manufacture company’s products

-Document machine setup data and tooling design specifications, maintains all related records and files and updates as needed

-Perform machine maintenance and repairs as required using hand tools if necessary
Read and interprets specifications and/or reference manuals to perform repairs and machine/design tooling

-Repair and replaces tooling as requiredRefurbish production machinery as required

-Work to develop new tooling designs and manufacturing procedures to expand the company’s product line

-Directly manufacture products as needed

-Perform special projects as directed

- Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks to design tools

- Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in tool fabrication

- Interpret engineering drawings with GD&T specifications

- Program CAM software for tool production

- Fabricate tools and fixtures according to specifications

- Maintain and repair existing tools as needed

**Qualifications:**

-High school degree or technical school degree and 10+ years machinist experience are required

-Experience with Manual/Conventional and CNC Lathe is required

-Experience with Manual Mill and Surface Grinder is are required

-Experience machining molybdenum (moly) is requiredWorking knowledge of machine controls and the ability / understanding to make adjustments to regulate precision tolerances of .001 to .0001 is critical

- Proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks

- Experience with lathe operation and machining techniques

- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments

- Knowledge of GD&T principles for interpreting engineering drawings

- Ability to program CAM software for tool production

- Strong mechanical knowledge for tool fabrication

- Previous experience in tool making or related field

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled Tool Maker to contribute to our team. If you meet the qualifications and are looking to showcase your expertise in tool design and fabrication, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Experience:

CNC lathe: 3 years (Required)
Machining: 5 years (Required)
Manual Lathe: 5 years (Required)
Threading Molybdenum (Moly): 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Ridgefield, NJ 07657 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Ridgefield, NJ 07657: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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