5 years’ experience operating machinery in a machine shop or sheet metal shop
Trade school and/or formal apprentice training as a toolmaker
Experience with tooling and fixturing for sheet metal
Experience using precision measuring equipment and tools (Height gauges, Calipers, Protractors, sine plates)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, preferably R14; Mechanical Desktop a plus
Comfortable reading blueprints to include metric required and first angle projection
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, anything over 35 pounds with apparatus assistance and continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs. throughout the day
Ability to read, write, perform necessary math calculations, and communicate clearly
Responsibilities
Make all types of intricate tools, jigs, fixtures, punches, gauges, and dies to closest tolerance
Create detailed CAD drawings for production of tools and fixtures
Setup, operate and troubleshoot a variety of machinery including milling machines, lathes, band saws, hand tools, surface grinders and presses (turret, brake, punch)
Perform regular maintenance and preventive maintenance of production tooling and equipment
Break down, sharpen, repair and reassemble production tooling with and without tool prints
Order replacement punch, dies, cluster tools etc. through appropriate vendors
Fixturing and gauging to include machining and assembling parts from SolidWorks files
Conform to health and safety requirements, quality standards and company policy