Position Overview:They are responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining essential tools and fixtures. Â This role ensures that production machinery operates efficiently and that gears meet strict, high-precision specifications. Â They utilize their expertise in metalworking and CNC machining to ensure accuracy and precision in alignment with production requirements. With a keen eye for detail and technical proficiency, they interpret blueprints and schematics to facilitate the design and construction of new equipment. Â Collaborating closely with engineering and production teams, they implement process improvements to enhance productivity and product quality.
Responsibilities:
Tool Fabrication and Repair: Designing, building, and repairing tools, jigs, and fixtures for gear cutting machines (hobbing, shaping, grinding).Machinery Setup and Operation: Setting up and operating conventional and CNC tool room machinery, including lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders.Precision Measurement: Using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges to ensure components meet tight tolerances (often to .0005).Troubleshooting: Analyzing and fixing tool-related issues on the production floor to minimize downtime.Blueprint Interpretation: Reading and interpreting complex technical blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models to plan machining operations.Maintenance: Performing preventative and predictive maintenance on tools, such as cleaning, sharpening, and honing.Collaboration: Working with engineers and production operators to improve tool design and manufacturing processes. Â
Required Skills and Qualifications
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in CNC programming (G-code) and manual machining techniques for Haas lathe and mill.Experience: Usually 3–5 years in a machine shop or tool room environment.Education: High school diploma; apprenticeship or vocational certification in machine technology is highly preferred.Mathematical Skills: Strong knowledge of geometry and trigonometry.Material Knowledge: Understanding metallurgy and the properties of different metals and plastics.Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods. PI89ec848776d5-38003-39567409