EC1019 Tool Room Mach/Jig Maker

Repair, rebuild, or overhaul all types of production and/or mechanical equipment.  Repair and/or manufacture machine parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Design new parts.
2. Repairs, rebuilds or overhauls manufacturing equipment from instructions.
3. Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools.
4. Plan setups and operates typical machine shop tools, producing parts to tolerances of .003 to .001 inches.  Uses typical machinist's hand tools.
5. Make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds and speed of machining.
6. Selects materials and equipment necessary to fit and assemble parts into mechanical equipment.
7. Responsible for conducting all works in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
8. May perform other duties as requested.
9. May participate on project teams as requested.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP:

Plant Manager

Production Supervisor

EC1019

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple sentences.  Ability to speak simple sentences and communicates to co-workers and supervisors.  Math Skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals.

• Ideal Candidate will have 5 years Tool and Die experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, problem solving skills, reading blueprints, performing mathematical calculations, and have the ability to operate and maintain tool and die shop equipment including inspection tools, manual lathes and mills.
• Jig Maker/Tool & Die Maker will be responsible for producing quality machined part by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) Machine.
• Maintain proper job documentation and assist with basic machine maintenance.
• Must have experience in programming Conversational and G code.
• Set up and operate machines to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Analyze specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and machinist’s hand tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment that includes PLC Controlled machinery, hydraulic and mechanical presses and other various welding systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee is moderately required to stand, walk, or sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting Frequency: Occasional heavy lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Vision:  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive Hand Action: Firm grasping - the ability to exert sufficient grip to pick-up a case of 12 oz. soft drinks or to pick-up a bowling ball.  Requires approximate grip strength of 45-60 lbs. on a hand dynamometer.
• Fine Manipulation of Hands/Fingers: Sufficient coordination to place and screw a small washer on a bolt, to pick-up clip from a desk top, or pick up a dime off a counter top.  Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.  Ability to work in two (2) person teams.

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 frequently works near and/or with moving mechanical parts.  The employee has moderate risk of electric shock.  The employee occasionally works near fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.