High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 8-10 years of on-the-job experience required, inclusive of extensive working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills.
Minimum two years' machine shop experience
Lathes, mills, surface grinder, arc welders, CNC equipment, custom designed machinery, precision measuring instruments, electrical system detection, metal forming equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic systems
Must be able to use precision machines and inspection tools to hold tolerances to plus or minus .001 and identify non-conforming parts for disposition
Must be able to set up and operate all types of tool room machine and equipment related to the trade and instruct other toolmaker associates in their use to include but not limited to Wire EDM, grinders, honing, CNC and conventional Mills and Lathes, drill press, hole popper
Proficiently reads blueprints, sketches, models and specifications to plan sequences of operations for tools or assemblies
Knowledge of production machines and operations
Ability to perform basic shop calculations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, speeds, and feeds of machinery
Intermediate understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related software.
Light CNC programming skills with CAD/CAM software
Learn quickly and adapt to new equipment and procedures
Operate and design, fabricate, repair, and maintain special purpose equipment, tools, molds, jigs, and fixtures required for the manufacture and processing of outgoing products
Operates PC units in conjunction with CNC machinery and CAD design related software applications
Must demonstrate commitment to safety & continual improvement of Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S;) performance, registered standards, company policy, integrity, ethics, and legal compliance
Must be physically present with regular and dependable attendance.
Work overtime as required