Tool Maker - 1st Shift

About the role

This self-motivated, detail-oriented individual will be responsible for planning, laying out, and performing machining operations and bench work on tools, fixtures, jigs, etc., of ordinary design. This position reports to Tool Room Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in Franklin, NH.

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Recommend and specify design changes to parts, molds, fixtures, including planning and determining change methods, constructing temporary fixtures and jigs, and improvising as needed.
• Supports and recommends new products at tool maker level and performs bench operations and trial runs.
• As technical expert, analyzes and resolves production issues with tools, fixtures and jigs.
• Stamps & Identifies tools /fixtures and recognizes part numbers.
• Programs and runs all CNC equipment.
• Builts tool and fixture components from supplied drawings.
• Determines procedures on layout of tool components, plans and determines methods and tooling requirements.
• Plans layout and performs machining operations and bench work to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, jigs and gauges.
• Performs basic bench operations: grinding, fitting, aligning, timing and calibrating adjustable mechanisms.
• Repairs and reconditions dies; machining / grinding; cutting and forming tools.
• Sets up tools for production, trial runs, works with Operators, Engineers and other cross-functional teams to problem solve.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of vocational or high school and 10+ years of diversified tool, die, and gauge-making experience.
• Extensive knowledge of tool making and machining technology, mechanical principles, advanced mathematics, layout and precision measuring procedures, material characteristics, and treatment applications.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM programming, metallurgy, and other materials as wells as grinding and sharpening methods.
• Advanced knowledge of die modification and in-depth understanding and application of tool and die design.
• Expert in use of tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Able to interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge and ability to operate manual lathes, mills and grinding equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, time management time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

• Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.