Tool Maker

DeRoyal is actively searching for a Tool Maker to join our Royal Precision Plastics Team in Powell, TN.

We currently have 1st shift opportunities available. These are 8-hour shifts working Monday - Friday.
$1,000 sign-on bonus for RPP new hires! Call or text 865-585-4897 for any questions.

We offer excellent opportunities for our employees to move up in our company and to continually improve themselves, both professionally and personally. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, STD/LTD, competitive wages, 401K participation and 4% match, shift differential, paid holidays and vacation time, pay for skills opportunities and much more.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing assembly, disassembly, machine set-up and machining of metal parts to maintain and repair metal molds for injection molding of plastic products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct operations in accordance with safety requirements.

Performing standardized assignments.

Following prescribed work methods or explicit instructions.

Measuring, marking and scribing metal stock to lie out for manufacturing.

Disassembling and assembling molds using hand tools.

Setting up and operating equipment such as lathes, grinders, milling machines, radial drill presses, shapers, and planners, EDM as needed.

Studying blueprints of products and molds to affect construction or repair of components applying knowledge of shop mathematics.

Performing close tolerance measurements of mold components utilizing measuring devices such as gauge pins, micrometer, calipers, CMM or other related equipment.

Arrives at work on time and complies with company attendance and tardiness policies.

Possess the ability to get along with co-workers, customers and company visitors.

Obeys all rules and performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED minimum; Complete a general machining training course (i.e. State Area Vocational School 18-month course) and tool & die apprenticeship. Three to five years related work experience and/or training preferred. Experience with hot runner molds, basic plumbing and electrical knowledge required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to work in a team.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit but will be on their feet during 90% of the workday.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Items that are extremely heavy (over 50 lbs. up to 100 lbs.) are transported by using assistance. When assistance is required, it is defined as using a team lift (another person), hand truck designed to move material, forklift, overhead crane or other material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is required on the manufacturing floor unless posted otherwise.

Due to the nature of the materials used in the facility, provided hairnets must be worn at all times on the manufacturing floor. Most jewelry, false fingernails and fingernail polish (even clear coat) are prohibited. Beard covers, if applicable, may be required. Protective eyewear is required to be worn at all times when entering the molding work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person