POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for inspection, design and inventory of all tooling across various departments in the plant

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a tooling library, in-process inspection criteria, catalog all tooling in its current status, as well as establish locations of each.

Create and monitor tooling designs for PES’ existing products, as well as developing new designs.

Utilize CAD software to develop 2D or 3D prints, collaborate with process manufacturing, design and operations personnel in development teams, evaluate and validate tooling and products after design changes.

Creating models and CAD prints for the machine shop as well as other departments (such as press team for e.g.,) and aide in identifying "suspect" tooling.

Analyze technical material, such as schematic diagrams or engineering drawings, to develop standards for new product development.

Utilize CMM inspection on a regular basis to evaluate tooling against the design intent to expedite initial and ongoing inspections.

Develop database systems for tracking and monitoring all tooling.

Primary area of focus will be the extrusion press, which includes tooling from both internal and external machine shops. This role will eventually expand to establish the tooling database and standards for the stretchers, cold draw (as needed) and the die shop.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement.

Represent Plymouth Tube in a professional manner.

Follow all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.

Follow all company Quality Standards.

Has the authority to stop process to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes are noncompliant.

SUPERVISORY RESONSIBILITIES (If applicable)

NA

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (as assigned by Department Manager or General Manager)

As assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

General: Excellent technical skills are a vital asset for tooling engineers, as they are responsible for the creation, execution, and maintenance of PES’ tooling and related products. Relevant technical skills and knowledge will include 3D modeling, understanding of continuous improvement principles includes concepts of Six Sigma and/or Lean, and Microsoft Office programs. They should also have effective communication skills to interface with colleagues, customers, or vendors. Tooling engineers will need solid analytical abilities in order to evaluate customer requests and examine technical drawings to resolve design issues.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or comparable technical degree. BSME preferred. Two years of manufacturing experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Communication: Positive Attitude, Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to prepare clear, informative and logical papers or reports on departmental or technical matters. Ability to communicate effectively technical issues in either a written and or verbal context to a

technical and or non-technical audience.

Technology and Computer Skills: Windows operating systems & programs, Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), Rockwell Automation Software, 3D Design tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks etc., Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Reasoning/Problem Solving: Approaches challenges and decisions logically, with a sense of proportionality and good judgment. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forms. Ability to be flexible and resilient in a dynamic environment that experiences a high flow of requests potentially impacting initial priorities. Effective analytical ability, with high initiative and personal integrity. Self-motivated, organized and deadline-driven.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration: Forklift certification, Crane Certification

COMPENTENCIES/DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Independence: Can perform job without much guidance, can work alone without isolating entirely, being conscious of the need to update others on projects or progress.

Initiative: Does not wait to be told what to do, keeps eyes open for opportunities to improve current situation.

Innovation: Drives creativity in staff by encouraging industry research, problem solving and sharing ideas about processes or potential applications for products & equipment.

Intelligence: Demonstrates ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly.

Involvement: Improves costs and/or spending by analyzing, making suggestions in production and non-production categories.

Initiative:Initiates problem solving to address issues, acts without being told or directed, actively participates in resolution, seeks best alternative even if it challenges the status quo.

Maintenance Operations: Effective in planning manpower and resources to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual goals, resolves issues or roadblocks immediately.

Problem Solving: Demonstrates effective use of resources (time, money, people, equipment, etc.)

Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates proficiency in the technical requirements of this position and in many aspects of the technology, continues to improve skills in this area.

Tool Design and Performance: Works with Operations and Lean Managers to optimize specific work area tooling for maximum productivity.

Visionary: Generates new and creative approaches to problems, procedures, or modifications (innovations), shows imagination.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands: See Extrusion Medical Standard Matrix

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and stored energy in the form of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and gravitational energy. The noise level in the work environment is above 85 dcB and hearing protection is required. Due to manufacturing technologies utilized in the area common contaminants such as dirt, dust, grease, oil steel chips and water will be present. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Also may be exposed to fumes or dust.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person