What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Tooling Specialist - Leeds, AL position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
Our growing Connectors location in Leeds, AL is looking for a Foundry Tooling Specialist to support the manufacturing operation’s tool room and pattern shop technical applications. In this role, you will be a member of the tooling design and CNC manufacturing team. Responsible for assisting pattern shop manager in the design of sand cast and permanent mold foundry tooling. Assist in programming CNC mills used to manufacture tooling. Create and modify 3D models using AutoCAD Inventor and similar software. The position may also be called upon to assist with creating work instructions, shop layout improvements, material storage and handling improvements etc.
Core description of the position
A Day In The Life
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Our growing Connectors location in Leeds, AL is looking for a Foundry Tooling Specialist to support the manufacturing operation’s tool room and pattern shop technical applications. In this role, you will be a member of the tooling design and CNC manufacturing team. Responsible for assisting pattern shop manager in the design of sand cast and permanent mold foundry tooling. Assist in programming CNC mills used to manufacture tooling. Create and modify 3D models using AutoCAD Inventor and similar software. The position may also be called upon to assist with creating work instructions, shop layout improvements, material storage and handling improvements etc.
Core description of the position
A Day In The Life
- Use AutoCAD Inventor to create or modify 3D models
- Design foundry patterns, core tooling and permanent molds from 3D part models
- Learn design characteristics that reduce molding defects
- Program and setup CNC mill to machine patterns and other types of tooling
- The right candidate may also be trained to operate 3d scanning and printing equipment
- Setup and operation of RAM and Wire EDM machines
- Interpreted drawing specifications
- Create and or modify 3D models
- Be part of team using mold flow software to improve tooling design
- Be part of a quality improvement team reviewing scrap output and evaluating tooling design as a course for scrap reduction
- Fabricate patterns on CNC milling machines
- Select materials to be used for various die and fixture applications
- Perform all tasks in a safe and timely manner while adhering to all company policies
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of toolroom, shop or inventory control or other relevant experience
- Inventor or SolidWorks 3-D modeling experience
- Experience with Programming, setting up, and running CNC Machines
- AutoCAD Inventor
- CNC programming manual and CadCam software
- RAM & Wire EDM
- Mold Flow
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.