Who We Are: IMS Gear, a leading, global, innovative auto parts manufacturer, headquartered in Germany, focuses on gear and transmission technology. We are currently hiring in our Virginia Beach, VA location which produces Horizontal Drive Mechanisms, an auto part responsible for your car seats’ movement. Our employees are offered a 40-hour work week, full benefits, a supportive working environment, with excellent growth opportunities.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Tool Maker to join our team. The Tool Maker is assigned to various special projects in support of the manufacturing plant. The role is responsible for machining precision parts that support manufacturing equipment and ensuring tools remain in proper working condition. Key duties include maintaining, repairing, reconditioning, adjusting, and rebuilding tools as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tool Shop Operations

• Operates tool shop machinery, including lathes, mills, grinders, welders, CNC equipment, and EDM equipment.
• Builds and fabricates custom-designed tooling and automation components from engineering drawings.

Collaboration and Support

• Works closely with production, automation, production engineers, and set-up operators to ensure tools and project tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Performs general tool shop functions as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, skills and abilities

· Mastercam CAM software knowledge required

· HAAS mill and lathe experience preferred

· Sinker and wire EDM machining preferred

· Surface grinder preferred

· Knowledge of metric system

· Able to hold tight tolerances 10um

· Manual mill and lathe

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints and geometric tolerances

Education and Experience:

· Minimum 3 years of related manufacturing experience.

· Mechanical certification and/or equivalent experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: The Tool Maker works in a climate-controlled environment. Exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and slip resistant safety toe shoes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person