Toolmaker – CNC & Manual Machining (Toolroom)

🔎 At a Glance

Company: Norman Noble Inc.
Location: Highland Heights, OH (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competive based on experience
Overtime: May Be Required
Experience Level: Senior (5+ Years)
Published: March 12, 2026
Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support critical toolroom machining operations that enable the production of highly complex medical device implants.

At Norman Noble, the Toolmaker plays a vital role in manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and precision components that directly support life-saving technologies used in cardiovascular, neurovascular, and orthopedic medical devices.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Machine precision tooling and components to support implant manufacturing
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and Swiss-type machines
• Program parts at the machine or offline as required
• Operate manual lathes and other conventional equipment
• Manufacture custom fixtures and tooling solutions
• Work from sketches, prints, or limited engineering data
• Perform tooling changes and machine adjustments
• Troubleshoot machining issues and resolve production challenges
• Inspect parts using precision measurement equipment
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and repeatability

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: CNC mills, CNC lathes, Swiss turning equipment, manual lathes
• Multi-Axis: 4-axis and 5-axis machining (preferred)
• Programming: CNC programming required
• Inspection Tools: Precision measuring instruments and optical comparator

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Medical-grade metals (including Nitinol and specialty alloys)
• Stainless steels and other implant materials

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of experience machining complex parts
• CNC programming experience
• Ability to set up and run CNC mills, lathes, and/or Swiss machines
• Manual lathe experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Strong knowledge of GD&T
• Experience using precision measurement equipment
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Advanced math skills
• Ability to work from minimal instructions or sketches

Preferred (Not Required):

• Prior toolmaker experience
• 4-axis and 5-axis machining experience
• Fixture design and manufacturing experience

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Norman Noble because:

• Work supports life-saving medical technologies
• Advanced manufacturing environment
• Complex, high-precision work (not repetitive production)
• Opportunity to solve challenging engineering problems
• Stable company with decades of industry leadership

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