Master Tool Maker

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 manufacturing production departments by servicing, repairing, modifying, trouble shooting, and fabricating wax dies, spreaders, gages, jigs and fixtures and other hardware used within the investment casting process. There are three levels within this position which are differentiated by education, experience, independence, and responsibility.

Tools and Equipment:
CNC machines, lathes, milling, drilling machines, grinders, band saws, measuring devices as needed to complete specified actions to meet tooling and casting part requirements. Uses hand tools as necessary.

Materials:
Die wash, cutting fluids, die lubrication, plastic, metal, and wax.

Direction of Others:
None

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 and interprets supplied specifications such as casting drawings, sketches, tool work orders, models/castings, and/or other information from Engineering or other stake holders to determine materials, machine tools, and methodology necessary to satisfy the tooling issue at hand.
• Performs any dimensional inspection, preliminary design, disassembly, assembly, cleaning as needed to determine source (s) of tooling issues, establish scope of work and make estimations of time required to complete the job.
• Basic sets up, programs, operates machine tools such as, but not limited to, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and band saws as required to complete specified actions relative to the tooling in question.
• Uses hand tools to grind, file, polish and validate using measuring devices.
• Clean dies, trouble shoot issues at the wax press supporting production, move tooling to storage.
• Assist Tooling Coordinator in receiving and inspecting new tooling, cataloguing and ensuring markings are correct.
• Capable of connecting any wiring or hydraulics and pneumatics as required.
• Provides feedback and makes recommendations as to design, set up, and operational modifications necessary to increase longevity or effectiveness of tooling encountered.
• Must purchase and maintain tools of the trade as required by the job and ensure calibration is current.
• 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:

• A minimum of 3 years of machine shop experience or related wax die set up, die cleaning, troubleshooting is required.
• Knowledge of wax injection tooling and press parameters would be advantageous.
• Work will be performed under the guidance of the department supervisor and or designated trainer.
• The Technician C must so be cross-training to meet the requirements of the “B” level classification including working towards Associate Degree.
• Computer skills required in Excel, Word, Access, with CAD Solid Works being a plus.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a vision requirement of 20/30, near correctable.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• A minimum of a 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.