Tool & Die Machinist

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate conventional machine shop equipment while building, repairing, and preparing injection mold tooling. This position reports directly to and will receive direction from the Shop Supervisor. Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: Operates and maintains all conventional machine shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.). Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate work. Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping. Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task. Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment. Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues. Completing checklists for apprentices and Mold Polishers. Sharpening cutters, drills, sprue cutters. Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs. Maintains a safe and clean workstation. Completing work assigned in accordance with verbal instructions and asking questions for clarity when needed. Completing work within required time. Tracer lathe threading. Trouble shoot injection mold problems and tooling issues (example: part flashing). Responding to and providing solutions for tooling issues causing production downtime. Calculating tooling stack up from dimensions referenced on engineering drawings. Making new cutters from raw material. Maintain accurate record of work activity and time. Performing all other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Requirements

Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in math
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of metal properties and other material
High School Diploma or equivalent and Trade School certification preferred.
Minimum of 2 years machine shop experience in a machine shop.
Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and engineering drawings.
Must be able to communicate well verbally with others.
Basic mathematical skills and a solid understanding of engineering drawings/tolerances is required.
Ability to resolve complex problems.
Must be able to meet requirements for a forklift license.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of completion from an accredited machine shop or tool and die vocational school preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains all conventional machine shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.)
Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate work
Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping
Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
Completing checklists for apprentices and Mold Polishers
Sharpening cutters, drills, sprue cutters
Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
Completing work assigned in accordance with verbal instructions and asking questions for clarity when needed
Completing work within required time
Tracer lathe threading
Trouble shoot injection mold problems and tooling issues (example: part flashing)
Responding to and providing solutions for tooling issues causing production downtime
Calculating tooling stack up from dimensions referenced on engineering drawings
Making new cutters from raw material
Maintain accurate record of work activity and time
Performing all other duties as assigned by supervision or management.