Job Description
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using
machine tools and hand tools
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools suchas lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore grind or otherwise shape parts to
prescribed dimensions and finishes
Study blueprints, sketches, models or specifications to plan sequences of operations forfabricating tools, dies, or assemblies
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance tospecifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers
and dial indicators
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, basedon specifications
Must be able to layout, construct and maintain small to mid-size stamping and formingdies
Experience building small to mid-size plastic injection molds and aluminum die cast diesTroubleshootingLoading workpieces onto the machine, aligning them accurately, and using the grindingwheel to shape and smooth surfaces according to blueprints or instructions
Operate and may set up one or more types of precision grinding machines such assurface, external, internal or centerless, on a limited range of production work having
ordinary recessing and contours.
Select wheels for a normal range of materials and finish requirements.Ability to work with close tolerances and difficult set-ups of parts of irregular shapes.Ability to inspect workpieces for defects.Other duties as assignedRev Date 08 / 12 / 2025POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) requiredCNC programming & set-up experience preferredMastercam experience requiredTwo years technical school training preferred and / or five or more years professionalexperience in a manufacturing environment
Strong math skills requiredAbility to read blueprintsExcellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multipleassignments
to meet deadline and goals despite unexpected setbacks, obstacles or time constraints
Team player able to interact in a positive, constructive manner with staff members on alllevels
within the company.
Ability to use standard office equipmentAbility to add, sub-tract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,common fractions and decimals.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, feel or handle objects,
tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to
stand and walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision; color vision;peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to focus.