EDUCATION:   

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE:  

Basic machining/shop equipment knowledge and skills preferred Welding preferred  Good math skills 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Some heavy lifting up to 25 lbs.,  Operation of Mobile and shop equipment Minimal use of jeweler’s glasses

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

Good mechanical understanding and skills  Good math skills Good hand eye coordination

Tools and equipment used on the job include but are not limited to the following:

drill presses, grinding machines, welders, ultra-sonic cleaner, pneumatic impact wrenches, pneumatic die grinders, hand tools, stamps, measuring tools, band saws, die cleaning equipment, drill and tool sharpening machines, machinist tools, computers, and overhead cranes.

JOB SUMMARY:

Willingness to work as a team player to complete a task. Work under the supervision of senior techs to disassemble and reassemble single plane as well as multi-plane core dies.  Under the direction of senior techs begin to understand the trouble shooting of tooling issues. Under the direction of senior techs, assist with the execution of their job functions such as assisting with the setting up of machine tools, cleaning of tooling, and machines used within the process.   Candidates must have the flexibility to work any shift and any day. This position requires overtime and standard work hours on weekdays as well as weekends.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a high attendance record Self-Starter whom performs work safely and efficiently to complete a task. Preventive maintenance of single-plane and multi-plane core dies. Monitor die wear and shot history Perform minor repairs on core dies and DME  Alert Engineers/Tool Room Supervision of any die repair/rework needed Abides by plant safety rules and promotes safety awareness in and out of the plant.  Obtain a good selection of hand tools as well as basic machinist tools Analyzes die, fixture, and gauge problems and offer solutions Uses all tool room inspection equipment for die and fixture inspection Performs moderate machining per instructions  Under the direction of senior techs begin training in minor bench repairs and the 2nd End of Run process. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition Show the ability to obtain and utilize in depth knowledge of basic tooling Performs other duties as required such as packaging of tooling for shipment. Performs other duties as required Attend training functions, possibly including after work study and /or travel to obtain technology updates.