What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Maker position at Placon Corporation?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Accountabilities Fabricate, modify and
repair tools and mechanical components by using CNC mills, mills,
lathes, drills, grinders and other shop equipment. Perform bench work as
necessary to complete jobs to the quality needed for each customer.
Perform tool inspections to insure proper tool rebuilds/repairs and
reduce development costs of new tools. Participate as a team member to
improve work practices and methods. Assist with training of other
tooling team members. Understand and comply with all ISO QSP\'s and work
instructions related to job responsibilities. Assists in Tool Vault and
Sample Lab as required. Works in any department of the Company as
required. Participates in training and educational opportunities,
including ISO 9000 to improve individual skills, knowledge and ability.
Complies with all applicable safety regulations and keeps work area neat
and orderly. Assist all departments by providing machine shop support.
Trouble shoot production problems and provide solutions Perform work to
the tooling schedule and adjust as required to meet Internal and
external customer deadlines. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications Diploma in Machine Tool or
related field and 5 years of experience in tool fabrication, maintenance
or machine shop experience. OR Journeyman status as Tool and Die Maker
or related area and 1 year of experience in tool fabrication,
maintenance or machine shop experience. Working knowledge on the safe
and effective use of the following machine shop equipment: CNC mills,
lathes, mills, grinders, cutter grinders, drill presses, band saws,
table saws, digitals, welders, sandblasters, jigsaws, die bending
equipment and bench grinders. Must be able to read blueprints. Working
knowledge and ability to train others on the safe and effective use of
the following hand tools: air routing drills, sanding equipment, hand
drills, hand grinders, lay out instruments, gauge blocks, dial venires,
dial indicators, & micrometers. Must be able to apply shop math to build
tools. Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in the English
language Desired Skills Ability to interact well with others; be a self
starter with the ability to try new methods to improve productivity;
Strong troubleshooting skills \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: www.placon.com/careers Other: Please apply via our careers
website @ www.placon.com/careers. Paper applications and phone calls
will no longer be accepted.
repair tools and mechanical components by using CNC mills, mills,
lathes, drills, grinders and other shop equipment. Perform bench work as
necessary to complete jobs to the quality needed for each customer.
Perform tool inspections to insure proper tool rebuilds/repairs and
reduce development costs of new tools. Participate as a team member to
improve work practices and methods. Assist with training of other
tooling team members. Understand and comply with all ISO QSP\'s and work
instructions related to job responsibilities. Assists in Tool Vault and
Sample Lab as required. Works in any department of the Company as
required. Participates in training and educational opportunities,
including ISO 9000 to improve individual skills, knowledge and ability.
Complies with all applicable safety regulations and keeps work area neat
and orderly. Assist all departments by providing machine shop support.
Trouble shoot production problems and provide solutions Perform work to
the tooling schedule and adjust as required to meet Internal and
external customer deadlines. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications Diploma in Machine Tool or
related field and 5 years of experience in tool fabrication, maintenance
or machine shop experience. OR Journeyman status as Tool and Die Maker
or related area and 1 year of experience in tool fabrication,
maintenance or machine shop experience. Working knowledge on the safe
and effective use of the following machine shop equipment: CNC mills,
lathes, mills, grinders, cutter grinders, drill presses, band saws,
table saws, digitals, welders, sandblasters, jigsaws, die bending
equipment and bench grinders. Must be able to read blueprints. Working
knowledge and ability to train others on the safe and effective use of
the following hand tools: air routing drills, sanding equipment, hand
drills, hand grinders, lay out instruments, gauge blocks, dial venires,
dial indicators, & micrometers. Must be able to apply shop math to build
tools. Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in the English
language Desired Skills Ability to interact well with others; be a self
starter with the ability to try new methods to improve productivity;
Strong troubleshooting skills \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: www.placon.com/careers Other: Please apply via our careers
website @ www.placon.com/careers. Paper applications and phone calls
will no longer be accepted.
