About the Role
As Tool Maker II, you will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by building, repairing, and maintaining precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, CNC Machining, Quality, and Production teams, you will help deliver tooling solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency while supporting new product introductions and automation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, and fit production tooling, fixtures, gauges, and precision components from engineering drawings and specifications.
- Repair, troubleshoot, and modify existing tooling to support production requirements and improve reliability.
- Operate manual and CNC machining equipment to fabricate precision components.
- Support production operations by responding to tooling-related issues and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Automation, and Design Engineering teams to develop tooling solutions for new and existing products.
- Support automation projects by fabricating and modifying machine components, fixtures, and robotic tooling.
- Verify tooling dimensional accuracy using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
- Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for tooling failures.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while complying with company safety requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Requirements
- Associate degree, Technical Diploma, Apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Tool Making, Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in tool making, mold making, fixture building, machining, or precision manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of machining processes including milling, turning, grinding, fitting, and assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and optical inspection systems.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- CNC programming and setup experience preferred.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) preferred programs.
- Experience working with industrial automation and robotic systems preferred.
- Fabrication and machine rebuilding experience preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
- Experience with SAP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred.
- This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.
Skills
- Tool Making
- Machining
- Manufacturing Technology
- Milling
- Turning
- Grinding
- Fitting
- Assembly
- GD&T
- Precision measuring equipment
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- CNC programming
- CNC setup
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Industrial automation
- Robotic systems
- Fabrication
- Machine rebuilding
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous improvement
- SAP
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Associate degree
- Technical Diploma
- Apprenticeship
Benefits
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
- Comprehensive private medical care options.
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
- Tailored financial programs.
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
- Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
- Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
- Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
About the Company
- Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain.
- Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization.
- With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
- Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes.
- We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.
- We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
- Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century.
- But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today.
- We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.
