Tool Room A

Summary

To reduce unplanned downtime of manufacturing operations by supporting the preventive maintenance initiative on machinery and tooling, including, but not limited to troubleshooting and performing time-sensitive repairs. Effectively coach and assist manufacturing team in working knowledge of changeovers and Autonomous (Self Directed) Maintenance and 5S.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Set up and operate drill press to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly using proper holding fixturing.
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC machines such as lathes, mills, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Select correct metals from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness, durability and heat tolerance; for best application of use.
• Lay out material for machining using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, height gage, gage blocks, V-blocks, angle plate and rulers.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
• Press bushings or pins in or out of parts and assemblies with hydraulic or arbor press.
• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts for proper fit in both the tool room and on the production floor.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Remove broken fasteners and repair damaged threads in equipment on either the tool room or the production floor.
• Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
• Fabricate various tooling per print specifications
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certification in State or Federally authorized Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, or equivalent preferred
• 5 years or more tool room machining using mill, lathe, grinders, drill press and arbor or hydraulic press.
• 4 year manufacturing experience, 5 years preferred.
• Maintain licensing for fork truck and man lift equipment.
• Proficient welding MIG, TIG and Arc preferred
• Should understand and apply principles of Safe Rigging fundamentals and techniques
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions in English.
• Must possess good math skills.
• Ability to work in a team building environment with other employees.
• Ability to work on own without direct supervision, as well as follow directions and job assignments.
• Ability to effectively communicate to machine operators, team leaders, line leaders, engineering, maintenance, quality, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T. in both Inch and Metric.
• Knowledge and understanding of fits and finishes.
• Knowledge and understanding of material, material properties and the ability to determine the proper material type and hardness for application.
• Ability to use and read calipers, micrometers, gauges, and tape measures.
• Must possess ability to setup and program CNC equipment Mill, Lathe and Surface Grinder.
• Ability to use both hands tools and power tools safely.
• Understanding of lock out tag out, machine safety and MIOSHA and related safety standards.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude skills, think logically and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess ability to keep accurate records and computer skills including MS office.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Good hearing, listening and able to effectively communicate using North America English.
• Standing for entire duration of a shift is normal.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds without rigging.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Good hand, fingers eye coordination to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  
  

Work Environment

• Frequent skin exposure to chemical based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds, lubrication oils, etc.
• Small, cramped work space at some machines.
• Fast paced work environment.
• May encounter extreme heat, fumes, metal chips, odors, dirt, dust, noise, moving objects.