Toolmaker

Job Summary :

The Toolmaker is responsible for but not limited to the inspection, installation, repairs, and maintenance of tools, dies, gages and other parts.

Required Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent. Job-related technical training or equivalent.

Two years experience related to defined job responsibilities or equivalent training .

Strong Mechanical aptitude

Critical Success Factors :

Excellent attendance

Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, and businesses.

Good English communication capabilities (both written and oral)

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work independently and draw from experience with minimal supervision

Ability to problem solve and follow standardized practices and procedures

Essential Functions :

Develops and plans layout

Blue print reading

Sets up and operates metalworking machines to include CNC operated machines.

Machines, welds and / or heat treats parts

Visually inspects completed or in-process work

Installs fabricated or purchased fixtures and processing equipment

Documents completion of work orders according to procedure

Requisitions or initiates purchase orders for fabrication materials, machine components and parts

Die repair & maintenance

Owns or willing to purchase personal tools.

All other tooling activities as directed by the department manager

Be proactive in permanent corrective actions and monitor completed work for effectiveness

Build, fabricate, & plumb as required

Cleans, fabricates, machines, welds, and / or heat treats tools

Maintains daily 5s of equipment, tools, area and tracking systems.

Receives tools from the setup team, inspects, cleans, repairs, requisitions replacements and stores in designated location until required for use in production.

Receive change over schedule, pulls tools & stages for pick up by the setup team .

Working Conditions :

Predominantly in a factory / machine shop setting

Involves handling or working near industrial chemicals or vapors such as solvents, cleaning agents and flammable liquids

Involves operating or working near moving mechanical equipment

May encounter moderate to loud noise levels created by power tools, production machinery and heavy traffic

Effort / Physical Demands :

Adequate vision acuity

Frequent long hours / weekends possible

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures

Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company

Other Duties :

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Disclaimer :

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.