What are the responsibilities and job description for the Invest Casting Layout Tech, 1st, 7:00a-3:30p position at Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. \t\t\t\t\t?
No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
- Company Profit Sharing Plan
- 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
- We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
- Training and Educational Assistance Programs
Primary Function:
Personnel in this position provide support to production departments inspecting and/or calibrating castings, wax dies, spreaders, gages, jigs and fixtures used within the investment casting process. There are three levels within this position which are differentiated by education, experience, independence, and responsibility to lead and direct others. Adhere to all SPI and other specifications to maintain an auditable and certifiable system.
Tools and Equipment:
Computers, NIST traceable standards, CMM, height master, talley surf, vision system, comparator and other measuring and inspection test equipment.
Materials:
Some different office equipment, normal computer components, metrology machines, and various hand tools can be used at different times.
Positions and Levels:
Grade 7:
Investment Casting Layout Tech C – TO6100
Entry-level position intended for those employees possessing a High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years in an inspection role or evidence of related experience and CNC experience a plus. Work will be performed under the guidance and supervision of “A” or “B” level department members. Must have basic skills as follows:
•Computer skills
oBasic Data Base understandingoHardware general understandingoHard storage general understandingoWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
•Mathematics skills
oGeneral MathematicsoIntroduction to TrigonometryoBasic algebra
•Drawing and Geometric Dimensional Tolerance (GD&T)
oGeneral use and various conceptso Moderate blueprint knowledgeoBasic datum system structures
•Metrology methods
oEstablished and knowledgeableoFull use of hand equipment, indicator use, and micrometer methods
•Structured White Light - Alternative avenue for CMM programming requirements:
oStructured Light, Capture3D technology:oGeneral knowledge of and understand concept
•Shooting, fixture setups
•Calibration verification
•Software and MSA
oUnderstanding of general and baseline conceptsoVersed on data entry and conduct accurate inputs for GR&R
•Coordinate Measuring Methods
oRun and use existing programso Basic knowledge of quick tooling setup and methods
•Calibration
oUse of related calibration software and hardware systemsoUse and understand tooling data baseoAssign or adjust customer tooling as directedoKnowledge of customer audits and in-house audits
Grade 8:
Investment Casting Layout Tech B-TO6110
Position is intended for those employees possessing a High School diploma or equivalent; meet all the requirements of a Level “C” and a minimum of three years experience at a “C” level or a minimum of 5 years of related experience and demonstrated ability to perform all Duties and Responsibilities with significant independence. Working knowledge of machine shop practices. Employees within this level will work independently with minimal supervision and be expected to provide guidance and direction for “C” level department members. In addition to the Level “C” skills must possess:
•Computer skills
oAverage to advanced Data Base understandingoAverage to advanced Microsoft Excel and WordoStorage and archiving data, programs, and documents per SPI or as directedoCreation or inputting of picture documentation (Acrobatic, Work, Excel, Paint, etc.)oDiscuss use and drawing creation
•Drawing and Geometric Dimensional Tolerance (GD&T)
oAverage to advanced use and variety of conceptsoModerate to advanced blueprint knowledgeoCommon datum setup and drawing specific datum system structures
•Metrology methods
oEstablished and knowledgeableoFull use of hand equipment, indicator use, and micrometer methodoRun and setup surface finish checks
•Structured White Light - Alternative avenue for CMM programming requirements:
oStructured Light, Capture3D technology:oGeneral knowledge of and understand concept
Shooting, fixture setupsCalibration inspection and verificationProcessing and reportingGeneral knowledge of scripting
•Software MSA
oAbility to conduct studies GR&R and other MSAsoSetup and run CPK studies and reportsoAbility to setup and understand coordinate measuring methods on DCC CMM or Manual CMMsoexplain software and system methods to drawing specificationsointermediate programmeroFull grasp hardware and part setupsoAbility to write programs independently as intermediate programmeroSome knowledge of and use of CAD modeling
•Calibration
oAdvanced user of calibration systemsoCalibration of more difficult gagesoNew gage layout and calibrationoMethod to standardize new gage calibrations
Grade 10:
Investment Casting Layout Tech A-TO5120
This position is intended for those employees possessing a minimum of five year’s experience at a “B” level or in excess of 8 years of related experience and demonstrated ability to perform all Duties and Responsibilities with complete independence. Employees within this level will work independently with minimal direction of the department supervisor and be able to lead small teams on major projects as well as provide guidance and direction for both “B” and “C” level department members. In addition, an employee of this level may be required to assume the role of department supervisor during periods of absence or illness. In addition to Level “B” skills, must possess:
•Computer skills
oAdvanced Data Base understandingoAverage to Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word
•Mathematics skills
oAbility to calculate and decipher drawing interpretations
True positionProfiling
oReview and digest problems and correlate to related specification results
•Metrology
oAbility to program and setup surface finish and vision systemsoGeneral proficiency on most Layout equipment
•Structured White Light and or CMM Skills – moderate to expert -
oStructured Light, Capture3D technology is alternative avenue for CMM programming requirementsoIntermediate General knowledge of and understand concept:
Shooting, fixture setupsCalibration verificationProcessing and reportingGeneral knowledge of scriptingAbility to create a project with alignment per print
•CMM skills are moderate to expert
oProgram with a CAD modeloProgram by using script to drawing ballooned detail with alignment verificationoProgram production parts and program proofingoSPC use and integration within CMM programsoProgram actions: saving, updating, archiving, and follow active Software Controls
Direction of Others:
Able to lead small teams on major projects as well as provide guidance and direction for both “B” and “C” level department members.
Working Procedure:
The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:
•Studies supplied specifications such as casting drawings, sketches, models/castings, and/or other information from Engineering to determine methodology necessary to satisfy any dimensional inspection and/or calibration issues and make estimations of time required to complete.
•Sets up, programs and operates machines such as but not limited to CMM, height master, Taylor Hobson, vision system, comparator and other inspection equipment.
•Use hand tools as necessary to aid in the process.
•Must maintain tools of the trade as required by the job.
•Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
•Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
•Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
•Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
•Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
•May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.
Special Skills and/or Experience:
• This position is intended for those employees possessing a minimum of five year’s experience at a “B” level or in excess of 8 years of related experience and demonstrated ability to perform all Duties and Responsibilities with complete independence.
• Computer skills
• Advanced Data Base understanding
• Mathematics skills
• Trigonometry
• Algebra
• Metrology
• Ability to conduct surface finish and roundness scans
• Vision requirement 20/20 or better in at least one eye, per the J1 standard as well as color perception.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Education Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.