Tool Maker, Tool Room Machinist

Summary

Make and repair tools and dies associated with bearing manufacture, including precision production bearing grinding and assembly.  Make and repair tools and dies associated with sheet metal forming and fabricating related to the bearing industry.

Requirements, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

Reads blueprint and job order for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, heat treating, etc. 

Able to reverse engineer tooling from final product.

Minimum five of years’ experience in Tool Room environment. 

Full knowledge and understanding of manual Mills, Lathes, precision grinding and finishing equipment.  Knowledge and experience in heat treating, soldering and brazing. 

Knowledge of various material cutting, grinding, and heat treating characteristics (O1, W1, M50, 52100, 4140, D2, carbide).

Skilled in blueprint drafting.

Knowledge of mechanical properties and limitations of stated materials.

Knowledge of mechanics of moving parts in working tools and dies.

Excellent shop math skills a priority.

Knowledge of 5S, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma principles.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Continuous Learning - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. 

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively; Understand procedures and work instructions for your area.

 Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; selects and uses appropriate communication methods; Report all non-conforming material component, sub-assembly or finished product to Quality Department. 

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts; follows all company policies. 

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information; complete pan-check cards, scrap tickets, run sheets, set-up sheets, and other department specific documents as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School diploma and two-year trade school or equivalent work experience.

                                  

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, and other employees of the organization.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Utilize Epicor to log in and out of jobs.