Responsible for machine programming, set-up and use, troubleshooting, light fabricating, routine product inspection and preventative maintenance of machines, as required. The Toolmaker/Programmer reports to the Director, Advanced Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Machine Programming, Set-Up, and Use

• Program parts using Mastercam software for both CNC mills and lathes.
• Set-up CNC and manual machines and run parts fluently.

Tooling

• Working knowledge of grinders, surface and O.D.
• Aid in tool selection.
• Solve tooling issues by:
  • Identifying productivity of tooling.
  • Evaluating tooling performance.
  • Assessing new tooling requirements.
• Make decisions on tolerances and fits by part functionality requirements.
• Perform routine visual and dimensional inspection of parts per procedure specification

using measuring equipment.

• May be required to make prints of parts to aid department and machine operators.
• Design inspection gauges and techniques for Quality on new products when needed.

Preventative Maintenance/Housekeeping

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM’s) on machines.
• Assist in maintaining the general work area and overall shop area organized and clean.

Troubleshooting

• Reverse engineer and execute light fabrication work on broken parts.
• Create one-off parts without any set-up parts.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Required training (training will be provided in all areas, as needed):
  • Forklift
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Arc Flash
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Hazardous Communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent time management skills with an adherence to deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, complete projects in a timely manner and maintain a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with self-direction when warranted.
• Ability to problem solve, analyze situations, and make recommendations and/or decisions for

Education and Experience

• Prior mold making and/or tool making experience a plus.
• Prior apprenticeship in tool making preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Prolonged periods of walking and standing on concrete production flooring.