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Tool Maker–Class A
Department:Tool
Title of Immediate Supervisor:Tool Department Supervisor
Summary: This position is responsible to design, produce and repair metal working tools and dies that will assist company in the manufacturing process and/or enhance manufacturing productivity.
KEY RESULT AREAS
A.Designs and builds production tools and/or equipment within a reasonable amount of time and cost, while meeting company's specifications for quality and finish.
1.Works with the Tool Department Supervisor in identifying customer needs.
2.Coordinates designs with Engineering prints or drawings.
3.Identifies alternative methods of producing the part(s).
4.Keeps the Tool Department Supervisor informed of progress and needs.
B.Provides training to apprentice Tool Makers to assist them in acquiring additional skills and abilities and/or to achieve a high level of proficiency in existing skills.
1.Works with the Tool Department Supervisor to determine what formal education, skills or abilities are needed by employees.
2.Provides feedback to employees regarding results and progress.
C.Provides work direction to the Tool Department in the absence of the Supervisor to assure work quality and efficiency is maintained.
1.Establishes department schedules and job assignments, as needed.
D.Works with vendors and suppliers in securing needed work or materials to assure projects are completed as scheduled.
1.Establishes and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
2.Identifies sources and recommends vendors or suppliers to be used.
E.Completes assigned projects to meet production schedules and/or improve department efficiency.
1.Identifies and suggests ways to save time, money and/or prevent unforeseen accidents.
2.Assures safety policy guidelines are followed.
F.Maintains equipment in proper working order to minimize equipment down time.
1.Notifies the Tool Department Supervisor if equipment is not operating properly.
G.Maintains a clean and orderly work station to assure a safe environment.
1.Cleans work area after each completed job; picks up the work area at the end of each shift.
2.Returns department tools to their proper place.
H.Picks up and/or delivers parts, tools and supplies as requested to assure department efficiency is maintained.
I.Performs other duties as required or assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Desired Education and Experience
High school education and Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology, and at least seven years tool and die experience; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Desired/Required Credentials, Licenses or Designations
Valid Minnesota Class C Driver's License to pick up and/or deliver parts.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
·Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions.
·Ability to conceptualize and design production tools and/or equipment.
·Ability to repair broken or worn out tooling from blueprints, working sketches, part prints, verbal or written instructions; ability to evaluate technical data.
·Ability to develop skills in others and provide information that will assist department employees in their personal development.
·Ability to use inspection equipment (such as micrometers, indicators and height gauges).
·Knowledge of and skill in using tooling machines and equipment (such as milling machines, band saws, engine lathe, surface grinder and drill presses).
·Knowledge of and ability to perform complex math equations and trigonometry equations.
·Knowledge of and skill in using hand tools (such as files, die grinders and hack saws).
·Ability to given attention to detail.
·Ability to be flexible such as adapting plans, schedules or actions to accomplish the most productive work environment.
·Ability to be self-directed such as planning own work flow, priorities and resources needed without continuous supervision; ability to follow verbal instructions.
·Skill in hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
·Ability to solve problems considering complex variables with limited standardization.
·Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently; ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB
Talking: Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken information to other workers accurately.
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing/Walking:Sustained periods of time where standing or moving about on foot to accomplish tasks is necessary.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Position requires the use of near and mid-range vision with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, and at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet. The ability to judge distance and space relationships to see objects where and as they are. The ability to identify and distinguish colors. The ability to observe up and down or to the right or left (field of vision).
USUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to continual noise from machines, such as saws and drills–Daily
Regular movement of equipment and machinery hazard–Daily
Exposure to chemicals and solvents, such as layout fluid and cleaning solutions–Occasionally
Operating machines and tools may create potential for electrical shock–Occasionally
Position operates to support the needs of production schedules so work pace may vary according to those demands–Daily
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4651 Sheridan St., Suite 470
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-893-7300 • fax 954-893-7500 • are@retailenvironments.org |
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