Toolmaker III

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
Provides support to the company with tool construction, repairs, maintenance and calibration for a CNC Machine Shop.

Responsibilities:
*Use sketches, blueprints, specifications and models to plan operations for the fabrication of tools, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency.
*Study specification plans and blueprints to determine proper assembly, alignment and calibration of machines.
*Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers and micrometers.
*Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools and dies and to repair and modify gauges and jigs. File and grind and adjust parts as needed.
*Design templates and jigs to be used as work aids for convenient fabrication of products and parts.
*Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on a variety of tools and jigs.
*Interface with external and internal customers, and work with team members to solve problems during the production process as well as new tooling design.
*Select the appropriate metals and materials to be used based on properties, ensuring they meet project specifications.
*Follow company safety and production regulations.

Other information:
Experience with the following:

• NC Lathes
• NC Mills
• Surface Grinders
• Jig grinders
• Saws
• Plate layout
• Tool re-grinding and re-sharpening
• CAD
• Strong Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to work with production and engineering teams
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to share knowledge with others
• Excellent technical skills, with the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot mechanical problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of Lean principles and practices a plus
• Basic CNC programming knowledge a plus
• Experience with aerospace requirement a plus
• 10+ years of Tool Making experience

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Geographical Location: Arizona: Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Southern Ave

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0700-1530

Full Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.