TOOL & DIE TECH A - 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace • Morristown, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working independently to disassemble, repair, and reassemble multi-plane and single-plane core dies of various sizes. The role also includes manufacturing fixtures and gauges with some complexity. The technician will perform all responsibilities of B and C technicians, abide by plant safety rules, and promote safety awareness. They will maintain a good selection of necessary tools, set up and machine complex parts, fixtures, and gauges to engineering specifications, and analyze die, fixture, and gauge problems to offer solutions. Additionally, the technician will set up and sharpen drills, tool bits, and contour cutters, use all tool room inspection equipment, and repair damaged dies, fixtures, and gauges per work orders according to engineers’ instructions. The role also involves manufacturing fixtures, gauges, and setter tooling from sketches, diagrams, and blueprints, assisting in training tool room apprentices and new employees, attending training functions for technology updates, and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area. The technician will also train others in the aforementioned areas, possess in-depth knowledge of basic and complex tooling, and perform other duties as required, while maintaining a high attendance record.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED minimum
• Journeyman tool maker or 5 years’ experience in trade
• 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

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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