Job Overview:
The tool maker produces, modifies, and repairs tooling, jigs and fixtures used in the manufacturing process to make products.
Responsibilities and Duties Required
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Manufacture parts, jigs, tooling and fixtures per drawings, sketches, and models.
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Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner per Shapes Employee Handbook.
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Maintain a clean safe work environment and contributes to Shapes 6S program and Lean concepts.
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Maintain cooperative and professional interactions and follows Shapes Code of Ethics.
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Complete documentation accurately and scans on/off shop orders correctly.
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Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspects parts per character control sheets.
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Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently.
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Work required over-time as needed to support Customer deliveries.
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Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills Required
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Must have 15 years of tool and die experience.
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Written and verbal communication skills required.
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Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
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Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail.
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Must have knowledge and understanding of basic math and computer functions.
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Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
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Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
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Ability to manufacture prototype parts and fixtures to close tolerances using any shop equipment necessary to complete.
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Must have knowledge of CNC equipment capability and daily maintenance.
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Must have GD&T experience.
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Ability to read and understand G-Code and conversational programming.
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The ability to use CNC equipment as well as the ability to write programs on demand.
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Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, CNC grinders, honing, and line bores.
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Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.
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Must be willing to train co-workers in aspects of the shop.
Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Physical Demands:
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Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
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Must be in good physical condition and be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for length of shift.
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May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
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May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
Visual Acuity:
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Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
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Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Ability to read computer screen and documents.
Hearing Ability:
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Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
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Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.
Working Conditions:
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Factory environment.
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Occasional work outside normal business hours.
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High noise levels from operating machines.
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Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
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Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
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Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.
