Tool Maker
Responsibilities
- Follow all company policies.
- Adhere to attendance guidelines.
- Provide 24/7 technical support for tooling and production on mold issues as required.
- Assists in the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical breakdowns involving molds.
- Ability to assemble, disassemble and convert/upgrade production lines or support equipment as required for repairs, upgrades and/or installations. Can train/instruct others on how to do the same.
- Maintains a safe working environment; reports unsafe conditions to management.
- Ability to read and comprehend blue prints and schematics.
- Ability to comprehend and operate all forms of hand tools.
- Ability to understand and utilize all types of precision measuring tools i.e.; micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.
- Must possess superior knowledge of all conventional machine tools i.e.; mills, lathes, grinders, etc.
- Must possess the ability to set-up and operate all tool shop equipment (CNC and conventional).
- Must possess excellent PC, verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess a positive “can do” attitude.
- Understanding the work schedule requirements up to and including flexibility with hours worked on a routine basis.
- Flexibility would include the ability to work schedules as dictated by business demands and/or customer requirements.
- Availability to work weekends.
- Assist in all areas of tooling as required including on the production floor.
- Keep up to date on all ISO procedures.
- Fill out all required paperwork.
- Wear all safety equipment at all times as required by company policy.
- Be prepared to come in early and /or stay late to accommodate unscheduled mold breakdowns and/or emergencies.
- Have an awareness of C.C.P. (Critical Control Points).
- Required training on GMP compliance.
- Required lock-out tag-out training.
- Required fork lift operator training.
- Responsibility for any additional duties assigned by Tooling Manager / Supervisor or Lead Person.
Education and Experience
- 2+ years of mold maintenance and repair experience required.
- Toolmaker / Machinist Journeyman certification preferred, or equivalent
- Ability to utilize a variety of computer software (Microsoft products preferred)
- Must have good organizational skills.
- Ability to handle project work and job activities with judgment and independent action.
- TIG welding experience preferred.
- While performing these duties you may have to stand and or walk for 12 hours.
- Employee is required to climb platforms, stairs and up the side of machines to help with the diagnosing and repair of in-press maintenance on mold issues.