+ Tool and Die Fabrication Technicians

This position reports to the Fabrication Services Supervisor.

About the role

Provide fabrication and repair services for the site, including new mold and component fabrication and repair, spare parts, and related items using a variety of CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines. Coordinate production activities with engineering and production support.

Schedule

Full-time regular position, Monday – Friday, with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree of a tooling trade or craft, or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical ability and technical knowledge
• Strong knowledge of all tool room equipment and willingness to advance to new equipment and processes
• Familiar with CNC and manual equipment G and M-code controls and instrumentation
• Understanding and knowledge of CNC programming and troubleshooting
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (NX, Esprit, SOLIDWORKS, GibbsCAM)
• Knowledge of factory tooling and operations
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Experience with basic computer software
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple processes and projects
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Desire for continuous education and training
• Able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
• Business conduct and integrity
• Self-starter and motivated individual who works independently
• Commitment to safety

Responsibilities

• Machine highly complex parts with tight tolerances
• Evaluate, fit, and assemble high precision components to make, repair, or modify highly complex assemblies
• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
• Read, understand, and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and other instructions
• Study specifications and confer with shop personnel and supervisors to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, and service requirements
• Interpret blueprints using GD&T
• Measure and verify settings and parts using comparator, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators, CMMs, and other measuring equipment
• Meet productivity requirements
• Organize, plan, and prioritize goals and initiatives
• Develop time management skills, balancing demand among various projects
• Conduct business with ethics and integrity
• Gain knowledge of company products and commit to delivering quality products
• Develop objectives and strategies
• Respond to customer and colleague feedback
• Work with engineering to diagnose and correct product problems
• Discuss work ideas with others to increase team productivity and efficiencies
• Follow directions and procedures
• Understand good manufacturing and documentation practices (GMP/GDP)
• Participate in employee training and certification
• Complete Quality and Environment Management System training
• Know significant environmental aspects and proper handling for your area
• Understand the environmental policy and its benefits and consequences
• Follow correct waste handling procedures and complete housekeeping duties
• Keep current with company’s required safety training
• Maintain an exceptionally clean and orderly work area
• Demonstrate positive attitude, communication, active listening, teamwork, and desire for continuous improvement
• Exhibit motivation, promptness, and dependability
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor