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VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

The Machine Tool Operator determines proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence or selects those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts). Work also involves using a variety of ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

The Machine Tool Operator determines proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence or selects those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts). Work also involves using a variety of ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

This worker may be required to select proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils to recognize ... Experience working in a tool and parts distribution role of a similar scope and size is preferred.

L3 Harris

Tool Maker D

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$25 - $31.50/hr

Select machine control speeds, feeds, and path of cut based on machine operation performed, selected cutting tool, and machining characteristics of material used. * Select suitable material (if not ...

L3Harris Technologies

Tool Maker D

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$25 - $31.50/hr

Select machine control speeds, feeds, and path of cut based on machine operation performed, selected cutting tool, and machining characteristics of material used. * Select suitable material (if not ...

L3 Harris

Tool Maker D

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$25.25 - $32/hr

Select machine control speeds, feeds, and path of cut based on machine operation performed, selected cutting tool, and machining characteristics of material used. * Select suitable material (if not ...

W3Global Inc.

Fourslide Tool Designer

Chicago, IL

$80K - $110K/yr

Fourslide Tool Designer Location: Chicago, IL Full-time Job Overview We are seeking a skilled ... Select appropriate materials and components for tooling applications * Troubleshoot tooling issues ...

Stellantis

Cutting Tool Supervisor

Dundee, MI · On-site

The Cutting Tool Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high ... The selected candidate will develop and maintain tooling standards, manage changes and sourcing for ...

LMT Defense

Tool Designer

Eldridge, IA · On-site

Appropriate materials, fits, and tolerances are selected based on functional requirements and ... Minimum 2 years of experience in a Tool Design or Tooling Build position * Preferred: 2-5 years ...

Steele and Associates

Tool Die Maker

San Diego, CA · On-site

$27.50 - $34.75/hr

Tool & Die Maker Full-Time | Manufacturing & Production We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die ... Plan machining operations, determine tooling requirements, and select appropriate materials and ...

HX5 LLC

Machine-Tool Operator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Machine-Tool Operator Huntsville, Alabama HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research ... selects those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts). • Work also involves using a ...

LMT Defense

Tool Designer

Eldridge, IA · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Appropriate materials, fits, and tolerances are selected based on functional requirements and ... Minimum 2 years of experience in a Tool Design or Tooling Build position * Preferred: 2-5 years ...

Bristol Tool and Die

Journeyman Tool and Die

Bristol, IN · On-site

$29 - $37.75/hr

... Tool & Die Maker who takes pride in producing precision work and solving complex machining ... Select proper machines, tooling, and setups to meet tolerance requirements * Maintain a clean and ...

fontana

Tool and Die Maker

Burbank, CA · On-site

$27.75 - $35/hr

Ability to read all manufacturing and tooling prints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances * Utilizes all tool room gaging equipment * Performs mathematic calculations for ...

Dynomax Inc.

Tool Maker / Precision Grinder

Wheeling, IL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys * Conduct test runs with completed tools ... Tool Maker / Precision Grinder Job Requirements: * Proficiency in Manual Surface Grinding * Hold a ...

Venteon

2nd Shift Tool Room Supervisor

Lorain, OH · On-site

$105K/yr

Ability to identify, select, train and coach team members. Responsible for overall coordination and ... Oversee the activities of the tool room to effectively support plant operations. Responsible for ...

Camaco

Tool Room Supervisor 1st Shift

Lorain, OH · On-site

Ability to identify, select, train and coach team members. Responsible for overall coordination and ... Oversee the activities of the tool room to effectively support plant operations. Responsible for ...

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Tool Room Attendant

VTG

San Diego, CA • On-site

$21.98/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island.
What will you do?
  • Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than one type of machine tool (e.g., jig borer, grinding machine, engine lathe, milling machine) to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass).
  • Work typically involves: planning and performing difficult machining operations which require complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy, setting up machine tool or tools (e.g., installing cutting tools and adjusting guides, stops, working tables, and other controls to handle the size of stock to be machined.
  • The Machine Tool Operator determines proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence or selects those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts). Work also involves using a variety of precision measuring instruments, making necessary adjustments during machining operation to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances.
  • This worker may be required to select proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils to recognize when tools need dressing, and to dress tools.

Do you have what it takes?
  • Education: Successful completion of high school is preferred.
  • Experience: Experience working in a tool and parts distribution role of a similar scope and size is preferred.
  • Other Qualifications: This position requires skills such as walking, running, climbing, crawling, jumping and other similar physical activities. The worker must be able to endure extreme climate conditions and be able to work in an outdoor setting
  • In general, the work of a Machine-Tool Operator (Tool room) at the skill level called for in this classification, requires extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired though considerable on-the-job training and experience.

VTG's base pay range is $21.98 per hour, which is a general guideline for the geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or market considerations

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