Toolmaker Tier I

Pottstown, PA, US

About the role

Plans the set-up and operation of all types of machine shop tools including lathe, milling machines, shapers, grinders, etc. considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and optimizes production tooling while attaining safety, quality, and production goals.
• Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Confirms performance of die by installing die; inspecting operation of die; making adjustments; comparing finished product to specifications.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering assembly to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Performs die repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and tooling machinery operation to ensure a defect-free product for the company and customer.
• Answers production calls and makes repairs as needed.
• May assist in die set-ups for tryout and modifications.
• Disassembles tooling to be repaired or sharpened.
• Sharpens die sections and punches.
• Follows safety procedures and uses PPE as indicated.
• Operates overhead cranes safely to transport dies from one location to another.

Requirements

• Must hold or be able to obtain a Journeyman classification in the trade as Toolmaker, OR
• Have served a bona fide apprenticeship under standards acceptable to the UAW and possess a certificate to substantiate such service, OR
• Have eight years of practical experience and can prove same with proper affidavits or work records.

About the company

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.

Values

• Value Others
• Inspire Innovation
• Grow Responsibly
• Win Together