Position Summary:

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools, applying knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform skills and competencies as outlined in the Tool & Die Maker Skills Matrix at the applicable skill level.
• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. Occasionally communicates with Engineer/Tool Designer to verify dimensions or to resolve other problems between the design and production of tooling.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and surface grinders, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates. Smooth flat and contoured surfaces, using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Develops specifications from general descriptions and draws or sketches design of product.
• Performs minor maintenance on machinery and tooling and keeps work area neat, clean and orderly.
• Organizes materials to be processed and in-process tooling at the start and end of each work day. Wipes down machinery with paint brushes and shop rags daily. Puts away hand tools and measuring devices when not in use. Sweeps area around work station daily.
• Participates with co-workers to wipe and sweep common work areas daily and to clean entire department area on weekly clean-up.
• Performs other miscellaneous related tasks, such as, checks level of lubricating oil supply on machine gauges and adds oil as needed.
• Retrieves, files and maintains folders of blueprints and operations sheets.
• Perform work duties according to all safety standards, policies, procedures, and rules as set by federal and state regulations and the Company. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Support the Company’s Safety Initiatives.
• Perform work duties according to, and in support of, organizational quality management system standards.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Education/Training/ Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in operating manual metal working machines, such as Milling Machines, Grinders, Drill Presses, Lathes or an equivalent combination of vocational training and at least 3 months work experience.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to calculate variables, formulas, square roots and radicals; calculate dimensions of plane and solid surfaces; understand kinds of angles and properties of pairs of angles. Ability to impart knowledge to workers.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions of the job; however, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks, duties or responsibilities that may be assigned. It is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person