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

1. Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
2. Set up and operate drill press to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly using proper holding fixturing.
3. 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.
4. Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
5. Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
6. 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.
7. Lay out material for machining using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, height gage, gage blocks, V-blocks, angle plate and rulers.
8. Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
9. Press bushings or pins in or out of parts and assemblies with hydraulic or arbor press.
10. File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts for proper fit in both the tool room and on the production floor.
11. Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
12. Remove broken fasteners and repair damaged threads in equipment on either the tool room or the production floor.
13. Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
14. 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

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

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

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