Tool Maker 1

Bruss N. A. Inc.•Russell Springs, KY

About The Position

This position is responsible for building or repairing all types, sizes and shapes of tools, dies, fixtures and jigs. Assemble and tryout complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment as required for production.

Requirements

Completion of formal apprenticeship program with journeyman card or equivalent to 8 years’ experience
Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize
Excellent problem-solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys
Excellent communication skills as evidenced in colleague relations, team skills, and have the ability to interface directly with the customer to resolve issues
Ability to work independently, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attendance record
Tool and die maker: 4 years
High school or equivalent

Responsibilities

Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment is safe
Perform preventative maintenance as required
Clean and organize area, keep area free of clutter and safety hazards – 6S
Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted
Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feeds and speeds
Heat-treats and welds parts as required
Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining
Performs hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Uses hand tools of the trade
Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Sets up, runs off and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same
Tear down, repairs and reassembles tooling on the bench or in the press as required
High degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and where muscular control and delicate touch are required
Able to pull and set-up tooling
Must have valid forklift operator’s card (or be willing to be trained before starting job assignment)
Does in-press P.M.’s as scheduled