Spare Service Technician

JV Manufacturing Co., Inc. • Harrison Township, PA

20d

About The Position

The Spare Service Technician performs general machining, tooling maintenance, sharpening, inspection, grinding, polishing, and repair work to maintain production. The role also manufactures and services dies, parts, and spare parts in accordance with procedures, quality standards, and SOP requirements. The technician interprets blueprints and specifications, selects materials and tools, plans machining and assembly sequences, operates machine tools, verifies dimensions and conformance, troubleshoots problems, and maintains productivity and accurate work records. The role includes 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 for repairs or adjustments needed to maintain production.
• Sharpen, maintain, and service tooling as required.
• Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
• Interpret blueprints and layouts to determine grinding procedures, machine setups, and operational sequences.
• Select and mount grinding wheels according to specifications using hand tools and knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.
• Compute cutting-tool numbers, widths, and angles, and adjust tools to produce specified cuts.
• Dress grinding wheels according to specifications.
• File or finish workpiece surfaces using prescribed hand tools and methods, including polishing.
• Manufacture and service dies, parts, and spare parts safely, promptly, and in accordance with quality and SOP requirements.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials and machines needed to fabricate parts.
• Select materials, machines, tooling, and gauging instruments appropriate to the work.
• Compute dimensions, plan layouts, and determine assembly methods and sequences of operations.
• 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 conform to specifications and check dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• 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 related to construction and function.
• Investigate job-related problems and apply problem-solving techniques, seeking assistance as needed.
• Maintain focus on productivity and maximizing uptime.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently to verify work.
• Track time worked using required methods and systems.
• Participate in training and cross-training as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities, shift differential, and 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 respected family-owned manufacturer.
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities, including opportunities to mentor apprentices.

What This Job Offers

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