Toolmaker I
Nichols Portland
Description Job Description Position Title: Toolmaker I Employee Type: Hourly Position Summary: Fabricate complex tools and fixtures including assemblies, gages and prototype components Scope/Supervision and Interaction: ? Reports to the Tool Services Supervisor. ? Works closely with manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors, and production staff. ?• Provides hands-on support for projects, troubleshooting, and process improvements. Essential Functions: § Select raw material per drawing specification and prep for machining § Plan process sequence and rough machining stock allowance for heat treatment and finish machining § Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, surface grinders, CNC machine tools and other equipment as required. § Perform hand-finishing, polishing, and fitting as required. § Achieve specified dimensions, form and surface finish § Adhere to determined safety and cleanliness standards § Complete all required process documentation to maintain quality standards § Assist manufacturing and engineering in problem solving § When necessary, work to sketches and/or verbal instructions to provide timely support to manufacturing § Adhere to established timelines § Perform minor machine maintenance § Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned Qualifications: Education and Experience
• A.S. - Integrated Manufacturing Technology (Machine Tool) or completion of certified Tool & Die Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience • If degree has been obtained, amount of Tool & Die experience required to develop an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 4 years • With a high school diploma/GED, experience to gain an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 6 years Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • Shop math and basic trigonometry • Basic comprehension of CNC programming and operation • Knowledge of working properties of alloy steels, tool steels, cast iron, aluminum and plastics • Working knowledge of heat treatment processes • Capable of using common metrology tools Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel): • Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects • Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time • Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Requirements Qualifications: Education and Experience
• A.S. - Integrated Manufacturing Technology (Machine Tool) or completion of certified Tool & Die Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience • If degree has been obtained, amount of Tool & Die experience required to develop an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 4 years • With a high school diploma/GED, experience to gain an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 6 years Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • Shop math and basic trigonometry • Basic comprehension of CNC programming and operation • Knowledge of working properties of alloy steels, tool steels, cast iron, aluminum and plastics • Working knowledge of heat treatment processes • Capable of using common metrology tools Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel): • Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects • Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time • Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals
• A.S. - Integrated Manufacturing Technology (Machine Tool) or completion of certified Tool & Die Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience • If degree has been obtained, amount of Tool & Die experience required to develop an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 4 years • With a high school diploma/GED, experience to gain an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 6 years Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • Shop math and basic trigonometry • Basic comprehension of CNC programming and operation • Knowledge of working properties of alloy steels, tool steels, cast iron, aluminum and plastics • Working knowledge of heat treatment processes • Capable of using common metrology tools Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel): • Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects • Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time • Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Requirements Qualifications: Education and Experience
• A.S. - Integrated Manufacturing Technology (Machine Tool) or completion of certified Tool & Die Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience • If degree has been obtained, amount of Tool & Die experience required to develop an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 4 years • With a high school diploma/GED, experience to gain an intermediate level of knowledge - generally 6 years Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • Shop math and basic trigonometry • Basic comprehension of CNC programming and operation • Knowledge of working properties of alloy steels, tool steels, cast iron, aluminum and plastics • Working knowledge of heat treatment processes • Capable of using common metrology tools Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel): • Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects • Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time • Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals
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