Toolmaker - Manual Machinist
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
· Design and manufacture tooling and fixtures for Operations and Engineering equipment projects.
· Assist operations by troubleshooting and repairing existing production equipment.
· Support safety by fabricating machine guarding and enclosures to ensure that factory process, calibrated filling systems and test equipment is safe for operators, including eliminating safety hazards and ergonomic risks.
· Assist in rework of factory produced goods while adhering to precise tolerances if approved and needed.
· Sharpen and maintain press dies used for factory stamping operations.
· Work with team to prioritize Tool Engineering work orders where daily production support, safety and repairs need to be addressed first. Regular Tool Engineering work requests will be secondary.
· Coordinate required outside support where needed for all projects by utilizing the machine shop and or outside resources to minimize the delays in Tool Engineering.
· Assist Manufacturing, Operations Managers, Engineers with troubleshooting and material costs for project plans.
· Support and work closely with Test, Process and Design Engineering teams on their projects and suggest ideas for process improvements where possible.
· Monitor and evaluate tooling requirements to ensure stringent safety, quality and efficiency requirements are met through a Continuous Process Improvement mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with 80/20 T Slot construction methods, or equivalent
· Comfort machining with various materials, including Nylon, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Tool Steels
· Understanding of pneumatically actuated components and systems, and their corresponding safety features
· Proficient with Tool Engineering equipment (Manual Milling Machines, Lathes, Surface Grinders, Bandsaws and other machine shop tooling.
· Capable of reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
· Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing preferred.
· Effective written and verbal English communication skills (Spanish a plus).
· Safety focused mindset for both personal actions and produced tooling.
· AutoCAD and 3D modeling / printing (Fusion 360 preferred, SolidWorks, etc.) experience for design and documentation of tooling.
· CNC Experience a plus.
Basic Qualifications
· 10+ years of “hands on”, custom tool & fixture design and fabrication including assembly, build and testing of project components.
· Manage inventory and purchase required materials for projects including all project hardware, raw materials, and off-the-shelf components as necessary.
· Management of project schedules and budgets.