TOOL & DIE TECH A - 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace•Morristown, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works independently to disassemble, repair, and reassemble multi-plane and single-plane core dies of various sizes. The role involves manufacturing fixtures and gauges with some complexity, performing all responsibilities of B and C technicians, and abiding by plant safety rules while promoting safety awareness. The technician will maintain a good selection of necessary tools, perform setups, and machine complex parts, fixtures, and gauges to engineering specifications. A key aspect of this role is the ability to analyze die, fixture, and gauge problems and offer solutions. The technician will also set up and sharpen drills, tool bits, and contour cutters, and use all tool room inspection equipment for die and fixture inspection. Repairs of damaged dies, fixtures, and gauges will be performed per work orders and in conformance with engineers’ instructions. The role includes manufacturing fixtures, gauges, and setter tooling from sketches, diagrams, and/or blueprints, and assisting in training tool room apprentices, technicians, and new employees. The technician is expected to attend training functions, maintain a clean and safe work area, and possess the ability to train others. An in-depth knowledge of both basic and complex tooling is required, along with performing other duties as required and maintaining a high attendance record.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED minimum
Journeyman tool maker or 5 years’ experience in trade
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Operate all tool room machinery and inspection equipment.
Knows shop math well to perform tool room measurements and functions.
Good ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions and communicate well in written form.

Responsibilities

Works independently to disassemble, repair and reassemble both multi-plane and single plane core dies of various sizes.
Able to manufacture fixtures, and gauges with some complexity.
Perform all responsibilities of B and C technicians.
Abides by plant safety rules and promotes safety awareness in and out of the plant whenever possible.
Maintains a good selection of hand tools machinist tools and special tools as needed.
Performs set ups and machine complex parts fixtures and gauges to engineer specifications.
Has ability to analyze die, fixture, and gauge problems and offer solutions.
Set up and sharpens drills, tool bits and contour cutters as required.
Uses all tool room inspection equipment for die and fixture inspection.
Repairs damaged dies fixtures and gauges per work orders, in conformance to engineers’ instructions.
Manufactures fixtures, gauges, and setter tooling from sketches, diagrams, and/or blueprints.
Assists in training tool room apprentices, technicians, and new tool room employees.
Attends training functions, possibly including after work study to obtain technology updates.
Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Ability to train others in the above areas.
In depth knowledge of both basic and complex tooling.
Performs other duties as required.
Maintain a high attendance record