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We are looking for a Toolmaker I to join our R&D Machine Shop team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will support the development of innovative cryogenic products by producing prototype parts, tooling, and components used to validate new concepts and designs. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, problem-solving, and contributing to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative research and development environment. Interested? Keep reading! Your tasks will include studying blueprints, sketches, models, and verbal instructions to determine the materials, tooling, and machining processes required to fabricate prototype and custom parts. You will set up and operate manual machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other equipment, while maintaining precise tolerances and verifying conformance to specifications. In addition, you will perform hand and bench work as needed, create specialized tooling for manufacturing and R&D applications, and modify existing parts according to engineering instructions. You will support departments by meeting project deadlines, maintaining accurate records, performing housekeeping and preventive machine maintenance, and always adhering to Bluefors quality and safety standards. We are looking for a candidate who has completed apprentice training or possesses an equivalent combination of education and hands-on machining experience. The ideal candidate will have experience operating manual machine tools in a job shop or prototype environment and demonstrate the ability to machine intricate parts from drawings or sketches. You should have strong blueprint-reading skills, including familiarity with GD&T principles, and be comfortable using measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances accurately. Excellent math skills, hand-eye coordination, and written and verbal communication abilities are essential. You should also be dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. We also appreciate candidates who have experience machining a variety of metals and materials, including copper and stainless steel, as well as those with a strong mechanical aptitude and passion for precision craftsmanship. Experience supporting research and development projects, creating custom tooling, or troubleshooting machining challenges will help you stand out. Candidates who demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement will thrive in this role. A positive attitude and alignment with our values of safety, teamwork, and organizational effectiveness are highly valued. We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. We foster a multicultural work environment with room to grow, where you can use your potential and further develop your skills. We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Location: Syracuse, NY Pay range: $25.00 – $35.00/hr (DOE) Main Responsibilities include the following: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Study blueprints, sketches, models, and verbal instructions to determine machining requirements Set up and operate manual machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and related equipment Machine and finish prototype and custom parts to precise tolerances Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications using measuring tools Perform hand and bench work as required to complete product