Toolmaker Research & Development

Works under minimal supervision, sets-up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts to specifications required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set-up and operation of machine tools such as manual and CNC mills and lathes or grinders to machine parts to specifications without supervision.
• Verifies conformance of parts to specifications, using measuring instruments.
• Analyzes written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, shop drawings and verbal instructions to plan layout and determine sequence of operations for machining processes.
• 3D modeling and Cam experience.
• Build fixtures and tooling for prototype parts and equipment.
• Selects metal stock and lays out design according to dimensions computed from scale drawings.
• Have understanding of multi-view drawings.
• Reports immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understands and observes all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, drop gages and comparators
• Able to hold tolerances plus minus .0001 inch.
• Strong shop mathematics, including geometry, algebra and trigonometry.
• Extensive experience reading drawings, understanding tolerancing. Drafting experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and decipher measuring equipment, scales and readouts.
• Able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) required
• 7 yrs toolmaking experience and 2 yrs vocational training preferred
• Machine Tool Technology certification, Manufacturing Technician (MT1), National Insitute of Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) Certified CNC Setup Programmer, or equivalent experience preferred.
• CNC mill, lathe, programming and CAM software background.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Use of hand/fingers continuously through shift to manipulate components, tools, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to sit or stand for the length of shift, bend and reach.
• Able to hear typical verbal instructions and common mechanical noises indicative of safe practices.

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 error