Tool Maker A

Sloan Valve Company•Franklin Park, IL

54d•$35

About The Position

The Tool Maker will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts and fixtures involving difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Maker will work from prints, sketches, computer aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals and instructions. Duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

4+ years manual machining
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with manual milling, including facing, boring, drilling, and tapping
Experience with manual lathes, including turning, boring, and single point threading
Experience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gage, and optical comparator
Skilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry and other basic math skills
Ability to pass Tool Maker A written and physical test

Responsibilities

Plan and layout job assignments, determine sequence of machining operations, calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances, and program operations as necessary.
Perform machine operations requiring unusual and difficult setups, and methods to maintain very close tolerances and fits, including heat treating, drawing, tempering and bench work involving filing, scraping, grinding, lapping, fitting, indexing, timing, assembly and adjusting to insure satisfactory operation.
Perform tool trouble shooting duties as assigned.
Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct problems, and make recommendations on tool modifications and methods required.
Set up, program and operate EDM equipment, as well as a variety of complex CNC machine tools.
Report design errors, mark up changes on drawings and refer to Engineering Department.
Assist in training and instructing lower graded tool makers.
Work with Engineering Department and production employees to work out tooling and prototype refinements as necessary.
Develop engineering models working from sketches, instructions and piece part drawings involving making design modifications.
Use a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, and video microscope, optical comparators, heat treating furnaces and hand tools.
Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following 60 days of your hire date.
Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
Financial Security: Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Convenient Commuter Benefits: Save on your daily commute.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Military Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills
Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.