What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine and Tooling Development Technician position at Wauseon Machine & Manufacturing, Inc.?
- Set up and try out end-form tooling.
- Modify tooling during development and fabricate parts from blueprints.
- Travel may be required to troubleshoot tooling or for machine tooling support.
- Check parts and run capability studies.
- Support fastener production and short-run production for customers on endformers.
- Pre- and post-coat polishing (after tooling tryout).
- tasks as assigned by the Tooling Development Engineer or Tube Forming Technology Engineering Sales Manager.
- Service and maintain Wauseon Machine equipment (secondary responsibility).
- Support Automation Mechanical Assembly Team (secondary responsibility).
Qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
- Good understanding of machining and tolerance with the ability to check parts and run capability studies.
- Previous experience working with CNC equipment.
- General machinist skills (preferred).
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
Desired Soft Skills:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and at times independently based on the work requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Tooling Development Technician is responsible for working closely with the Tooling Development Engineers on building, testing, and modifying tube endformer tooling.
