Tool Maker - 2nd Shift - $25 - $35

**Summary of Position

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Manufacture and build molds and tools per customer supplied prints and data. Must be able to machine details and assemble, detail assemblies from raw material to blueprint requirements. Locate, fit, and assemble manufactured and supplied parts in accordance with customer blueprints and specifications.

**Essential Functions

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This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Review blueprints and models for tool assembly sequence, details and assemblies.
• Set-up and run lathes, milling and grinding machines to produce details and assemblies in accordance with blueprint tolerances and specifications.
• Basic laser tracking (align, collect data, and set details).
• Check and inspect all details, assemblies and finished product for conformance to blueprint dimensions.
• Build & Assemble tooling components including drill bars, edge bars, and lifting & clamping details.
• Identify molds and tools per customer blueprint, tool and purchase order requirements using tags, engraving machines, stencils & painting.
• Plumb vacuum systems. Verify integrity through pressure testing and leak checking.
• Drill clearance holes, Drill & tap holes, locate and drill precision holes.
• Perform all Toolmaking and manufacturing tasks with lead supervision.
• Participate and take responsibility for 6S.
• Communicate with leads and supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

**Required Skills, Education & Experience

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Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• 3 years min experience in toolmaking / manufacturing environment preferred.
• Accredited journeyman background preferred but not required.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

**Preferred Qualifications

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• Read/communicate with coworkers and leads.
• Blueprint interpretation including GD&T and some shop math (decimals, basic trig, tolerancing).
• Basic knowledge of The Metric System.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices including machining, fastening, and metrology.
• Knowledge of material types and material processes.
• Manual machining experience (conventional mills, lathes, surface grinders).
• Laser tracking experience (ability to align, collect data, set details).
• Ability to use manual inspection equipment and inspection techniques.
• Forklift and crane operating skills.