Manufacturing Engineering Toolmaker & Set-up Technician

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering Toolmaker & Set-Up Technician

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing Engineering

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Engineer Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position is responsible for performing skilled machinist duties under limited supervision. Work with mills and/or lathes, and operate CNC machines. Fabricate tooling and fixturing for production. Performs related work in assessing quality standards and ensuring the product meets exacting specifications and standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years minimum experience with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines (mills and/or lathes). Knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds, offsets and minor program changes. Ability to program using G and M codes..
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend blueprints and familiarity with GD&T.
• Familiarity with Solidworks a plus

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

• Set up CNC machines for production runs.
• Check all dimensions and visual aspects of parts as instructed.
• Ensure first article passes QA Department approval.
• Follow directions accurately and consistently.
• Performs machinist work involving fabrication of specialized parts.
• Maintains strict tolerance requirements in the set up of production parts.
• Records cycle times and tool life for record-keeping purposes.
• Contacts Manufacturing Engineering personnel when raw product, events or finished products are not conforming to required standards.
• Fabricate production tooling and fixturing as designed.
• Confers with colleagues to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Assists in machining adjustments and operational improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory or management personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Seeing: Required
• Speaking: Required
• Hearing: Required
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Often
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting: Often, up to 50-pounds
• Carrying: Occasionally, up to 50-pounds
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally, up to 60-pounds
• Climbing: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Bending: Frequently
• Twisting: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely

Environmental Conditions:

Inside: 90% Outside: 10%

Temperature Conditions: Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

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