toolmaker

American  

[tool-mey-ker] / ˈtulˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. a machinist skilled in the building and reconditioning of tools, jigs, and related devices used in a machine shop.

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Other Word Forms

• toolmaking
  noun

Etymology

Origin of toolmaker

First recorded in 1835–45; tool + maker

Example Sentences

Toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker said it revised its estimate of currency impacts to reflect the weaker pound and U.S.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2016

Most U. S. saws came from England when Toolmaker Henry Disston, 21, went into business for himself 100 years ago.

From Time Magazine Archive

Working with Pratt & Whitney, machine-tool builders in Hartford, Toolmaker Swasey sweated far into hot summer nights inventing the epicycloidal milling machine for producing true gear curves.

From Time Magazine Archive

Toolmaker Hubert Willis, 44, after 13� years at the company, was laid off last October.

From Time Magazine Archive