Tool Maker

The Tool Maker is responsible for working as a member of a team, with limited direction from the Lead Tool Maker to perform maintenance and modify tools and related components to design specifications while optimizing cost and delivery. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting tooling problems.

Essential Accountabilities

• Fabricate, modify and repair tools and mechanical components by using CNC mills, mills, lathes, drills, grinders and other shop equipment.
• Perform bench work as necessary to complete jobs to the quality needed for each customer.
• Perform tool inspections to insure proper tool rebuilds/repairs and reduce development costs of new tools.
• Participate as a team member to improve work practices and methods.
• Assist with training of other tooling team members.
• Understand and comply with all ISO QSP's and work instructions related to job responsibilities.
• Assists in Tool Vault and Sample Lab as required.
• Works in any department of the Company as required.
• Participates in training and educational opportunities, including ISO 9000 to improve individual skills, knowledge and ability.
• Complies with all applicable safety regulations and keeps work area neat and orderly.
• Assist all departments by providing machine shop support.
• Trouble shoot production problems and provide solutions
• Perform work to the tooling schedule and adjust as required to meet Internal and external customer deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Machine Tool or related field and 5 years of experience in tool fabrication, maintenance or machine shop experience.

OR

Journeyman status as Tool and Die Maker or related area and 1 year of experience in tool fabrication, maintenance or machine shop experience.

Working knowledge on the safe and effective use of the following machine shop equipment: CNC mills, lathes, mills, grinders, cutter grinders, drill presses, band saws, table saws, digitals, welders, sandblasters, jigsaws, die bending equipment and bench grinders.

Must be able to read blueprints.

Working knowledge and ability to train others on the safe and effective use of the following hand tools: air routing drills, sanding equipment, hand drills, hand grinders, lay out instruments, gauge blocks, dial venires, dial indicators, & micrometers.

Must be able to apply shop math to build tools.

Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in the English language

Desired Skills

Ability to interact well with others; be a self starter with the ability to try new methods to improve productivity;

Strong troubleshooting skills

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions:

Inside: Tooling department / Manufacturing

Equipment/Tools Used:

The following machine shop equipment: CNC mills, lathes, mills, grinders, cutter grinders, drill presses, band saws, table saws, digitals, welders, sandblasters, jigsaws, die bending equipment and bench grinders.

Working knowledge of the safe and effective use of the following hand tools: air routing drills, sanding equipment, hand drills, hand grinders, lay out instruments, gauge blocks, dial venires, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.

Personal Computer, fax, phone, copy machine, Microsoft Office suite, Oracle

Physical Requirements: Light work (lift 10 lbs): occasionally - components & tools

Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.): occasionally - components & tools Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.): occasionally - components & tools Other Physical Requirements: Work on your feet for 12 hours a day Mental Requirements Reading, Writing, Calculating, Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning / Analysis, Works with Minimal Supervision, Shop math

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):

Local: 1-2 times/year

Regional: As required

National: As required

International: As required