TOOLMAKER ASSISTANT

Job Title Position Details Applies knowledge of basic production procedures to learn the process and use the tools and equipment and documentation to fabricate and repair epoxy lay-up tooling, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, fabricating plaster casts and gauges. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities Performs a variety of routine duties related to the area to which assigned. Learns to fabricate assembly jigs, templates, and fixtures and other production tooling that are simple to moderately complex requiring some skill and experience to determine plans and action from standard procedural alternatives. Assists in fabrication and alignment and assembly jigs, templates, and fixtures and other production tooling such as high temperature laminated fixtures, plaster casts, plaster mockups from master bond jigs and other information, that are simple to moderately complex requiring some skill and experience to determine plans and action from standard procedural alternatives. Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Assists in the set up and operates shop tools such as lathes, milling machine and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances. Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product. Examines standard or previously used tools, and jigs and fixtures. Uses various epoxy resin systems in order to fabricate or repair high temperature laminated fixtures. Makes plaster casts from any fixture furnished and plaster mockups or sample parts. Maintains contour and dimensional requirements of form tools and fixtures. Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment. Education Requirements Other. No formal education required If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement. Experience Requirements Year(s) experience using basic shop hand tools and power tools i.e. Band Saw, Drill Press, Disc Grinder and precision measurement tools knowledge i.e. Calipers, Micrometers and other like measuring devices. Skills and Competencies Must take and successfully pass a shop math test. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required dependent upon driving duties assigned. Learns to read blueprints and follow all work instructions, as well as, properly document work performed. Learns to use close tolerance measuring tools such as scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, and high gages and hand tools such as drill motors and die grinders. Operates machines such as universal milling machines, lathes and saws, and drive lift truck. Interprets drawings and diagrams that do not contain detailed information of all operations. Exhibits mechanical aptitude. Ability to visualize spatial relationships. Detail oriented. Physical Requirements Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Demand - Frequency Walk - Frequent Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent Reach with hands and arms - Frequent Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Frequent Talk and hear - Frequent Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus - Frequent Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional Stand - Frequent Climb Stairs - Occasional Weight - Frequency 50 pounds - Frequent Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can vary from loud to a more moderate level. Supervision Work operations are closely supervised by supervision or by work instructions requiring little or no interpretation. The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.