Tool Maker - 2nd Shift

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations
• Measures, marks and scribes metal stock for machining
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders
• Verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
• Maintains all production tooling
• Fabrication of any extra tooling needed
• Diagnose urgent tooling issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

• State accredited Tool and Die Journeyman card or equivalent on-the-job experience
• Such experience evaluated at time of hire by the Tool Room Supervisor and upper management
• Knowledge of metal working and metal working equipment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a deadline oriented environment and display good decision making skills
• Compressed Gas, Hot Work, Welding Safety training
• Cranes Overhead and Gantry training
• Tow Motor Certification
• Tool Maker OJT