Tool Maker/Model Maker
About The Position
The position is responsible for planning the total process required to produce the one off manufacture of prototype parts, including designing temporary fixtures and work holding. The individual must be able to program offline using Mastercam X and above versions of software to produce CAM programs for multi-axis milling, multi-plane machining, and surface machining. They should have good working knowledge of materials, cutting tools, and required speeds and feeds. The role also involves setting up and proofing programs, inspecting products, and troubleshooting problems in assembly or testing. The Tool Maker/Model Maker must be able to organize the manufacture of multiple part revisions throughout the development process.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Five plus years’ experience producing components on CNC machine tools
- CAD CAM CNC machining and programming capability
- Valid driver’s license
- Excellent math skills including: Basic Mathematics, Plane Geometry and Trigonometry
- Good working knowledge of materials, cutting tools and required speeds and feeds
- Able to read drawings and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Display a working knowledge of drawings to ANSI-Y-14.5 format—up to and including Level III
Nice To Haves
- Qualified Individual with 5 plus years’ experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan the total process required to produce the one off manufacture of prototype parts, including designing temporary fixtures and work holding
- Program offline, using Mastercam X and above versions of software
- Produce CAM programs for multi-axis milling, multi-plane machining, and surface machining
- Setup and proof programs
- Be responsible for the inspection of his product
- Troubleshoot problems in assembly or as a result of testing
- Organize the manufacture of multiple part revisions throughout the development
- Set up and operation of all CNC or conventional machines tools and grinding equipment in the Model Shop
- Read drawings and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Detect errors or irregularities and make corrections
- Ensure an audit trail for all changes in programs and designs as well as recalculating designs as needed
- Show a willingness to work safely, carefully and diligently on every task assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
