Position Summary

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values.

We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of our Tool Room. As the Tool Maker at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Perks And Benefits

• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid On the Job Training
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture
• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities
• Air-conditioned work environment
• Onsite Gym

What You Will Do

• Independently performs the job of tool maker "A / B" in its entirety, operating all the following typical department, machines and any specialty machines as assigned.
• Milling Mach.
• Centerless Grinder
• Surface Grinder
• Receives general directions from lead person / foreman and works from complex ideas drawings, sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions, using micrometers, vernier calipers, calculator, indicators, protractor, etc.

to produce the desired part or result.

• Must have own basic measuring tools.
• Obtain instructions, sketches, drawings, etc. from lead person / foreman.
• Obtains raw material from department stock.
• Sets up any department machine as needed to produce the work as directed, very exactly and must hold very close tolerance.
• Produces first piece and checks all dimensions for accuracy against drawings, sketches, etc.
• If first piece is acceptable, produces subsequent pieces to very exacting tolerances and specifications. Each succeeding piece is also checked upon completion for strict adherence to exacting specifications, highest finish, and quality.
• Fits and assembles parts as required.
• Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material drawing discrepancies, operating problems and other unusual conditions to foreperson.
• Replenishes raw material stock as used.
• Replaces or re-sharpens cutting tools as required.
• Performs final inspection and delivers tools to the next workstation.
• Maintains machine and workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis, and performs a general machine and work area cleanup once a week.

Keeps machine free of chips.

• Performs required paperwork. Including completing routers, pick slips and inspection reports.
• Collaborates closely with foreperson to transmit and exchange information pertinent to the work at hand.
• Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
• Is responsible for maintaining all tool room machines in proper working order.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

• High school diploma or GED.
• Tool & Die Makers Certificate or 5 Years (min) Tool Room Experience

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Must be able to work in air-conditioned well-ventilated shop environment.
• Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hrs. per day.
• Do occasional lifting of up to 30 - 40 lbs, from floor to waist.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB) endeavors to create a safe space for all employees and customers, regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, national origin, or religion.

We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.

Last updated : 2024-05-24