Tool and Die Maker

Roche•Zionsville, IN

About The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. The opportunity: Supports manufacturing, pilot and development activities from a mechanical perspective. Accomplishes this by building and/or modifying manufacturing equipment and components or modifying manufacturing equipment and components of manufacturing equipment and by providing input into machine design and build by outside vendors. Tool and Die Maker will utilize precision measurement and machining techniques to ensure the final product is defect free. Analyze specifications, layout metal stock, set and operate machine tools, fit and assemble parts to make and repair machine components. Setup and operate conventional and CNC machines such as lathes, mills and grinders to cut, bore, grind or otherwise fabricate parts to the prescribed dimensions and tolerances. Use of precision measuring devices such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indicators to verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications. Build and/or modify machines and fabricate machine components, working from mechanical prints, sketches and verbal instructions of engineers, scientists and Maintenance Specialists. Perform maintenance and repairs (emergency and routine) on manufacturing equipment and manufacturing support equipment. Assist in the installation of new equipment, relocation of existing equipment, and removal of obsolete equipment in the manufacturing and manufacturing support areas. Inspection of incoming spare parts that are deemed critical by engineering to ensure they meet print specifications. Orders raw materials, tooling, spare parts, etc. required to keep the machine shop at peak efficiency. Includes scheduling and coordinating assignments and projects among fellow Tool & Die Makers.

Requirements

Successful completion of Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship, including classroom and hands-on training.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proficient in Google, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
Proven ability to multitask.
Journeyman tool and die maker skills, with at least 2 years’ experience after apprentice training.
Knowledge of mechanical systems and processes.
Knowledge of machine rigging and transporting practices. Thorough knowledge of safe lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Precision Maintenance practices
Journeyman tool and die maker skills, with 10 years’ experience after apprentice training.
Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and experience with tool-room CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

Building and/or modifying manufacturing equipment and components
Providing input into machine design and build by outside vendors
Utilizing precision measurement and machining techniques to ensure the final product is defect free
Analyzing specifications, layout metal stock, set and operate machine tools, fit and assemble parts to make and repair machine components
Setting up and operate conventional and CNC machines such as lathes, mills and grinders to cut, bore, grind or otherwise fabricate parts to the prescribed dimensions and tolerances
Using precision measuring devices such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indicators to verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications
Building and/or modify machines and fabricate machine components, working from mechanical prints, sketches and verbal instructions of engineers, scientists and Maintenance Specialists
Performing maintenance and repairs (emergency and routine) on manufacturing equipment and manufacturing support equipment
Assisting in the installation of new equipment, relocation of existing equipment, and removal of obsolete equipment in the manufacturing and manufacturing support areas
Inspecting of incoming spare parts that are deemed critical by engineering to ensure they meet print specifications
Ordering raw materials, tooling, spare parts, etc. required to keep the machine shop at peak efficiency
Scheduling and coordinating assignments and projects among fellow Tool & Die Makers