What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toolmaker - 2nd Shift position at IPL?
Responsible for machine programming, set-up and use, troubleshooting, light fabricating, routine product inspection and preventative maintenance of machines, as required. The Toolmaker/Programmer reports to the Director, Advanced Manufacturing.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Machine Programming, Set-Up, and Use
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Machine Programming, Set-Up, and Use
- Program parts using Mastercam software for both CNC mills and lathes.
- Set-up CNC and manual machines and run parts fluently.
- Working knowledge of grinders, surface and O.D.
- Aid in tool selection.
- Solve tooling issues by:
- Identifying productivity of tooling.
- Evaluating tooling performance.
- Assessing new tooling requirements.
- Make decisions on tolerances and fits by part functionality requirements.
- Perform routine visual and dimensional inspection of parts per procedure specification
- May be required to make prints of parts to aid department and machine operators.
- Design inspection gauges and techniques for Quality on new products when needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM’s) on machines.
- Assist in maintaining the general work area and overall shop area organized and clean.
- Reverse engineer and execute light fabrication work on broken parts.
- Create one-off parts without any set-up parts.
- Required training (training will be provided in all areas, as needed):
- Forklift
- Lockout/Tagout
- Arc Flash
- First Aid/CPR
- Fire Extinguisher
- Hazardous Communication
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent time management skills with an adherence to deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, complete projects in a timely manner and maintain a high degree of detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with self-direction when warranted.
- Ability to problem solve, analyze situations, and make recommendations and/or decisions for
- Prior mold making and/or tool making experience a plus.
- Prior apprenticeship in tool making preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Prolonged periods of walking and standing on concrete production flooring.
