Toolmaker

Position Description:

- Make and repair all types of tool, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.

- Ability to interpret 2D drawings and tolerances

- Determine the sequence of operations, materials, and tools required to complete the work.

- Ability to work with only limited instructions, detailed designs, or specifications.

- Ability to operate all types of tool room machine tools and perform bench work, fitting, and assembly work within fine tolerances.

- May be required at times to handle / manage hazardous materials and waste

- Performs initial occupational injury/illness incidents investigations/reports for assigned work crews/areas.

- Responsible for the work schedules, training, incident investigation and discipline of assigned work crews

- Provide technical support to the tool room and manufacturing engineering operations at GDLS Lima Operations

Position Requirements:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

- Must be at least 18 years of age or older

- Journeyman Card Toolmaker or eight (8) years of documented experience

- Experience with CNC programming preferred

- US Citizenship required

- Must be able to successful complete the pre-employment process including drug screen and background check

- Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance

- Must be able to obtain Department of Army Police unescorted access

- Overtime and off-shift work may be required

- Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment that includes high noise, dust, and fumes.

- Must be able to lift (unassisted) up to 50 lbs

- Must be able to work on railed, step platforms, or on top of Abrams vehicles (approximately 9ft)

- Compliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) desired