Tool Maker - Jigs and Fixtures
Company Overview
From our very inception in 1976 by Margo and Tom Hartley, Hilton Manufacturing (Hilton) has set the highest of standards in precision engineering and manufacturing quality.
Hilton remains a family owned and run business and has built on our founders' vision, now operating from two modern manufacturing facilities, our main Headquarters and manufacturing plant in the South-East of Melbourne, located in Dandenong South Victoria, with over 20,000 sqm of under roof engineering, development, and manufacturing facilities. And our northern manufacturing facility of 4,000 sqm in the Southern-West region of Brisbane, located in Wacol Queensland.
Hilton supplies components, sub-assemblies and final products across a diverse range of industries. Our experience and expertise in all aspects of sheet metal manufacturing including the rolling, forming, bending, pressing, folding, CNC router, machining, welding and polishing of aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel.
We are accredited to internationally recognized standards ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 3834 – 2 Welding.
Overall, Hilton prides itself on its history. However, past successes are no guarantee for the future. It is only by coordinated teamwork amongst all employees, staff and management that the company's future will be secured.
Purpose
Hilton Manufacturing is seeking a skilled and motivated Toolmaker to join our stable and growing manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on the design and manufacture of jigs and fixtures to support production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities
- Manufacture, repair, and maintain press tools, jigs, fixtures, and tooling components
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications with accuracy
- Perform precision machining including milling, turning, grinding, and fitting
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement effective, practical solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Tool Room.
- Proven experience in press tools or a tooling/manufacturing environment
- Strong hands-on experience in the design and manufacture of jigs and fixtures
- Solid understanding of jig and fixture design principles, including poka-yoke and robotic welding applications
- Experience working within Continuous Improvement frameworks (Kaizen)
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
- Australian work rights
- Automotive or high-volume manufacturing background
What We Offer
- Stable, full-time position
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to mentor and develop an apprentice
- Work on a variety of interesting tooling and projects
