Manual Machine Shop

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE/CLASSIFICATION: Manual Machinist 

DEPARTMENT: Manual Machine Shop Plant Manager 

REPORTS TO: PREPARED BY: Human Resources 

SUMMARY : 

A bargaining-unit, working position responsible for the operations to construct, repair, troubleshoot and improve progressive dies, deep draw, and/or forming. Applies root cause analysis to tooling breakages and premature failures. Examines dies and tooling components and recommends design modifications regarding construction and functionality. In addition to the tool making, the Tool & Die Maker applies sound processes and procedures to coordinate die changes, set ups, and maintains progressive dies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : 

 Record all necessary data pertaining to assigned job instructions. 

 Work under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager. 

 Recommends revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machine ability or fabrication problems encountered. 

 Leads tooling projects and the work of set-up personnel. May provide guidance to less experienced employees or apprentices. 

 Modifies or repairs existing tooling and progressive dies. 

 Verifies conformance of machined and stamped parts to specifications through the use of calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, height gages, etc. 

 Inspects product and makes adjustments accordingly 

 May operate stamping presses. 

 Ability to enter, follow, and modify pre-generated programs associated with the equipment. 

o Follow standard work, 5S/TPM, and safety procedures; maintain a clean, organized cell and perform routine operator-level maintenance.

o Communicate abnormalities, material/tool needs, and improvement ideas to supervision and maintenance. 

o Support training and cross-training of co-workers as assigned.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

o Gauging & Metrology 

o Proficient use of production gauges, including (as applicable): calipers (to 0.001"), micrometers (outside/inside to 0.0001"), and go/no-go gauges, ultrasonic, etc.

o Ability to select the correct gauge, zero/verify calibration status, take repeatable measurements, and document results on production/quality records. 

o Able to determine conformance to Quality Assurance specifications and tolerances shown on job travelers/prints. 

o Machine/Cell Proficiency 

o Demonstrated ability to start up, operate, and monitor department machinery. 

o Perform basic offsets/parameter adjustments within authorized limits; change tools; verify tool condition and request replacements. 

o Ability to interpret blueprints. 

 Experienc e  

o Minimum 5 years manufacturing/production experience (or equivalent training). 

o Apprenticeship or vocational training for Tool Maker and/or Die Maintenance. 

o Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. 

o Experience in tooling maintenance and repair including progressive, transfer and/or draw tooling. 

o Math & Documentation 

o Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; convert between inch/metric; calculate simple rates and averages. 

o Competent use of a calculator and basic data entry in paper or electronic production/quality forms. 

o Communication

o Effective written and verbal communication with operators, quality, maintenance, and supervision; able to report abnormalities and hand off between shifts. o Quality & Safety

o Read and follow work instructions, job travelers, schedules, and basic prints. 

o Adhere to 5S/TPM and all safety policies; wear required PPE; complete required internal certifications (e.g., Lock Out | Tag- Out (“LOTO”), forklift/overhead crane) if assigned. 

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE  

o Productivity: Maintain an efficiency rating of ≥ 80% against established standard work or engineered standards, averaged over a rolling four-week period, after completion of training/qualification.

o Quality/Safety: Meet first-pass quality requirements and comply with all safety procedures and PPE rules; repeated safety or quality violations may disqualify an otherwise acceptable efficiency rating.