Description

Under minimal supervision, builds, develops, sets-up, tries out, repairs and adjusts tools, inspection gages and special fixtures for transfer presses and secondary department machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build, develop, set-up, tryout, repair, and adjust tools, inspection gages and special fixtures for transfer and secondary department machines.
• Effectively use all Tool Room tools and equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, hardening, tempering, as well as all special attachments to above equipment.
• Ability to develop complicated jobs with little or no supervision.
• Responsible for teaching and training other inexperienced toolmakers and apprentices about complicated jobs during the transition from development to production.
• Should have adequate experience on all product lines, Nuts, Sleeves, Domes, Retainers and Legacy parts.
• Should have adequate experience and be able to work on all size Baird and Asahi Seiki presses. Having Samson and Waterbury Farrell experience a plus.
• Must perform to the specified work of production and quality standards for the assigned jobs.
• Must have a good knowledge of the functions and workability of tool steels and production materials.
• Perform operator functions as required.
• Must be able to work as a team with Engineering offering ideas for new tool development.
• At times, expected to exceed equipment capabilities to attain respective tolerances.
• Use care in operation of all machine tools and attachments so equipment can produce accurate quality work.
• Keep machines and work area neat, clean and orderly.
• Keep all necessary records and make out all necessary forms.
• Make suggestions for changes in methods to improve operations.
• Store and retrieve plant tools, records, and drawings according to procedure.
• Perform proper handling and labeling of hazardous materials and wastes, as directed by supervisor.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CBI policies and procedures
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and ordinary mechanical drawings.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and perform basic computer functions. Understanding of SPC required.
• Must be experienced in the use of comparator and Ram Optical Inspection equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Requires continuous long reaches, bending, standing, while handling light materials. Sometimes requires using large wrenches, crowbars, or lifting or moving heavy material or parts.
• Requires the ability to frequently move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities for the position: Mostly requires normal vision but set up may require use of magnifying glass and/or microscope. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years of vocational training preferred.
• State certified apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Eyelet Toolmaker.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing process necessary in making complex, precise adjustments to tools and equipment.

Click Bond Way - Key Attributes:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.