Spare Service Technician

J.V. Manufacturing • Natrona Heights, PA

13d

About The Position

The Spare Service Technician performs general machining, repairs, adjustments, tooling maintenance, inspection, and finishing work to support production. The role also manufactures and services dies, parts, and spare parts in accordance with procedures, quality requirements, and standard operating procedures. The technician interprets specifications and blueprints, selects materials and tooling, plans machining and assembly sequences, operates machine tools, verifies dimensions and conformance, and troubleshoots work-related problems. The position emphasizes safety, productivity, accurate documentation and timekeeping, and participation in training and cross-training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training or education in a related area.
• Previous experience as a tool and die maker or in a related trade.
• Previous experience in the tool and die industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform general machining, repairs, and adjustments needed to maintain production.
• Sharpen, maintain, and service tooling as required.
• Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to verify that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
• Interpret blueprints or layouts to determine grinding procedures, machine setups, and operational sequences.
• Select and mount grinding wheels, compute tool dimensions and angles, adjust tools, and dress grinding wheels according to specifications.
• File or polish workpiece surfaces using prescribed hand tools and methods.
• Manufacture and service dies, parts, and spare parts safely, promptly, and in accordance with quality and SOP requirements.
• Study specifications and determine the materials and machines needed to fabricate parts.
• Select materials, machines, tooling, and gauging instruments, and plan layouts, dimensions, assembly methods, and operation sequences.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining as needed.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, including wet, surface, and CNC precision grinding equipment.
• Verify machined parts, dimensions, alignments, and clearances against specifications.
• Account for shrinkage during heat treating and metal flow in dies.
• Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommend design modifications.
• Investigate job-related problems and apply problem-solving techniques, seeking assistance as needed.
• Maintain focus on productivity and maximize uptime.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently and track time worked using required methods and systems.
• Participate in assigned training and cross-training efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities and shift differential.
• Work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays.
• Clean, well-maintained shop with modern equipment.
• Stable, long-term employment with a family-owned manufacturer.
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities, including opportunities to mentor apprentices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED