Toolmaker 1

Toolmaker 1 – Non-Exempt

Location: Based out of Cheshire, CT, Engineered Solutions

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Salary Grade:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Regular and predictable attendance.

• Ability to read and write English at a functional level.
• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, using files, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers. Works to .0001" tolerances.
• Documents the in-process inspection procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance Procedure 4.10-2.
• Inspects and measures parts to document quality requirements directly to the customer.
• May connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components
• May examine standard or previously used tools, jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of the part.
• May develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design or product.
• Make components for tools, fixtures, and jigs from a blueprint. Able to choose cutting tools, work holding and masoning tools
• Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
• Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.
• Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Participate in training as required
• 5-10% Domestic Travel required
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level

Additional Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist other operators and employees as required to meet production and safety requirements.
• Keep the immediate work area clean and organized.
• Keep facility clean, organized and free of obstructions.
• Adhere to standards of safety and housekeeping as established.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 35 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility

Marginal / Less Essential Job Functions:

• To perform other miscellaneous tasks as directed.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years apprenticeship specifically in tool making. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of 3+ years of trade school, vocational education, or equivalent work experience

Visual Acuity: Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

Hearing Ability: The employee must be able to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate actions.

Physical Demand: The employee is required to:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
• exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Working Conditions: The employee is subject to:

• high noise levels from operating machines
• physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• breathing fumes, dust and mist
• skin exposure to oils, cutting fluid and cleaning solutions

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions, to attend job-related seminars and courses, training sessions and meetings beyond normal working hours and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.