Leads a small team of toolmakers, by example, while making precision components from various materials. These components include but are not limited to; tooling, inspection gages, machine parts, jigs, and fixtures, which are to be used in any and all types of manufacturing equipment and processes. Additionally, oversees the second shift operations, and monitors Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements and leads actions in case of emergency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for emergency protocols in case of an EH&S event that requires action.
• Communicates daily with first shift, the general status of the second shift, and any employee related issues or needs.
• Responsible for ensuring the facility is secured prior to departure.
• Is familiar with company policies and general operating conditions.
• Sets up and operates manual saws. (circular and band)
• Sets up and operates manual lathes.
• Sets up and operates manual milling machines.
• Heat treats various materials.
• Utilizes CNC, PLC, automatic and manual machinery to perform various precision machining operations.
• Utilizes various types of inspection gages and measuring equipment including but not limited to; rulers, calipers, pin gages, ring gages, custom gages, micrometers, depth micrometers, indicators, surface plates, bore gages, telescope gages, small hole gages, toolmaker’s microscopes, optical comparators, form tracers and profilometers.
• Reads and understands industry standard drawings to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Designs work holding jigs and fixtures.
• Ensures that all equipment, workstations, and sections related to their trade specialty are safe, well maintained, organized, efficient, and stocked with necessary items.
• Performs proper handling and labeling of hazardous and nonhazardous materials and wastes as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other Lead toolmakers to ensure smooth and efficient build process.
• Participates in Continuous improvement.
• Reports immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understands and observes all safety guidelines and assures quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

TRADE SPECIALTY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in at least one of the following trade specialties a. Carbide Specialty i. Specializes in operations necessary to make carbide components: 1. Brazing, shrink fitting, linear surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, electronic discharge machining (Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, EDM drill)

2. Buring, grinding, filing, honing, lapping, and polishing complex forms in/on carbide dies and punches.

b. Grinding specialty i. Specializes in all aspects of grinding: 1. Linear surface grinding, cylindrical surface grinding, jig grinding, form grinding, visual grinding, lapping, slip fitting and press fitting assemblies.

c. CNC specialty i. Specializes in CNC equipment: 1. Writing, editing, and running programs (G code, conversational, and CAM)

2. CNC milling and lathe work.

3. CNC grinding

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities effectively and accurately.
• Must be able to perform all Trade Specialty Essential Duties and Responsibilities, of at least one trade specialty (Carbide, Grinding, or CNC), effectively and accurately.
• Must be able to make components that meet the requirements of a given industry standard drawing, or sketch.
• Must be able to apply concepts of basic math, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to write, read and comprehend the English language.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED, and 2 years of related vocational training preferred.
• State Toolmaker certification or equivalent preferred.
• 9 years of experience (completed apprenticeship program is acceptable experience towards this total).
• Training and experience utilizing 5S/6S principles is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall coordination of assigned tasks for the second shift.
• Offers input during performance reviews of individuals and their team.
• Prioritizes work for team.
• Guides, trains, and mentors’ toolmakers, apprentices, and machine operators.
• Builds respect among team members by sharing achievement of individuals.
• Sets the example for performance expectations, by maintaining a top level of safety, quality, production and teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires continuous long reaches, bending, standing, while handling light materials.
• Sometimes requires using large wrenches, crowbars, lifting or moving heavy materials or parts.
• Requires pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving of materials and components that weigh up to 50lbs.
• Ability to lift 100lbs. with assistance.
• Specific required vision abilities:

o Must be able to see and interpret computer screens.

o Must be able to read instructions, drawings, sketches, and gages.

o Must be able to see surface finishes, as required by drawings and sketches, with or without the use of corrective lenses, and vision aids.

o Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are all required to safely navigate the shop, workstation, and equipment.

• Requires fine motor skills to effectively manipulate hand tools and equipment.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Safety glasses and safety shoes are required while in the shop.
• Hearing protection is required depending on noise levels.
• Chemical, heat, and or cut resistant gloves are required as necessary.
• Other personal protective equipment may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts such as power-driven equipment.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, grease and dirt.
• Exposed to moderate noise, hearing protection may be required at times.

CLICK BOND WAY – KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.

Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Nancy Rodriguez, Director, People Operations at 775.885.8000 ext. 1245

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39.09 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Watertown, CT 06795: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person