Tool Maker

Tool Maker I

Position Summary

The tool maker I develops, constructs, and alters a wide variety of tooling components. Utilizes a level of understanding of CAD/CAM software. This position requires working knowledge & hands on ability to achieve excellence in machining processes across a diverse group of machines and platforms.   

PERKS
Competitive Pay
Grow and Learn
Support When You Need IT
Health Coverage Right Away
Inclusive Culture
Work-Life Harmony.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assist in the designing and building of fixtures, gages and tooling to blueprint specifications. 
• Assembles and checks components for proper fit and clearance.
• Reworks fixtures, gages and tooling to make necessary repairs or modifications in design. 
• Works with engineering on any suggested print and document updates and or revisions.
• Develops and maintains information files for press tooling such as die set and clamping detail information. 
• Setup and operate assorted equipment (including welders). 
• Maintains housekeeping and safety standards in work area. 
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  
• Conveys written instructions to machinist and other departmental staff as needed. 
• Fixture design, build and assemble including heat treat and welding. 
• Inspect equipment using calipers, micrometers, height gages, and comparators. 
• Calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic geometry and trigonometric functions. 
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and work withmetric and imperial units.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and GD&T. 
• Perform lean manufacturing principles.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor. 

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred;
• 1-3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education. 
• Knowledge of conventional and CNC machining, milling, grinding, turning, and measuring equipment such as a CMM. 
• Ability to obtain fork truck license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An understanding of the basic functions of CAD / CAM functions and understanding of commonly used tooling alloys and materials and their proper applications & ability to NX Viewer 
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. 
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent. 
• Ability to problem-solve & work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company