What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist/Tool Maker position at GRASS America Inc.?
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a Toolmaker apprenticeship, Tool & Die program, Precision Machining program, or equivalent technical training preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Toolmaker, Tool & Die Maker, Precision Machinist, or related skilled trades position.
- Demonstrated experience operating manual and CNC machine tools.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of toolmaking, machining, fabrication, fitting, and assembly techniques.
- Proficiency operating lathes, milling machines, grinders, EDM equipment, drill presses, CNC machines, and other machine shop equipment.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), blueprint reading, and precision measurement practices.
- Ability to manufacture tooling components to precise tolerances.
- Expertise using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and related instruments.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of tooling materials, heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and machining principles.
- Ability to plan and execute complex tooling projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Journeyman Card preferred.
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- Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related manufacturing equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and technical documentation to manufacture tooling components.
- Set up and operate machine shop equipment to fabricate tooling and replacement parts.
- Perform precision measurements and inspections to verify components meet engineering specifications and tolerance requirements.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and develop corrective solutions to improve performance and reliability.
- Support new product development, prototype builds, tooling validation, and production launch activities.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to improve tooling designs and manufacturability.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and tooling refurbishment activities to maximize asset life.
- Maintain tooling records, maintenance documentation, and inventory information.
- Assist with root cause investigations involving tooling failures, quality concerns, and production issues.
- Recommend tooling improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop and work environment.
- Support training and mentoring of apprentices, technicians, and less experienced personnel as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing and organizational objectives.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit frequently.
- Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a platform.
- The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
- Exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).
- Occasionally exposed to work in elevated areas.
- Machinery operations require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and safety shoes.
- Exposed to loud (metal manufacturing) noise levels.