Tool Maker

Viant • Indianapolis, IN

4d

About The Position

The Tool Maker applies engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes for medical devices, positively affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role creates and maintains fixtures, tools, and gaging; supports new product introduction and manufacturing engineering projects; reviews product and CAD models; and investigates process improvements. The position also maintains and repairs dies, trains production employees on equipment setup and use as needed, and keeps tooling and maintenance records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a degree in a technical field with applicable experience.
• Tooling apprenticeship.
• At least 5 years of tooling experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and competency in GD&T, tool design, cutting tool technology, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to provide sound rationale and justification for process improvement change requests.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detailed and organized.

Nice To Haves

• Lean manufacturing experience.
• New product development or launch support experience.
• Medical device experience.
• Knowledge of mechanics, electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with programmers, operators, and suppliers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Create fixtures, tools, and gaging using manual and CNC 3-axis mills, lathes, surface grinders, and Wire EDM machines, following blueprints and internal and customer requirements.
• Support new product introduction production, including identifying effective manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
• Review and disposition product according to quality standards.
• Review, create, and revise CAD models.
• Support manufacturing engineers on projects and initiatives.
• Assist with and investigate improvement opportunities.
• Train production employees in proper equipment setup and use as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and maintain dies, including die life, clearance, NCP, and regular maintenance.
• Inspect dies for wear, damage, or abnormal conditions and determine repair actions.
• Use precision measurement techniques and instruments.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas and records for tooling repairs, service, and maintenance.
• Coordinate shipping of components and dies with vendors when outsourced.
• Recommend changes to part design, tool design, or equipment capability to achieve acceptable quality and cost.
• Perform other functions as necessary to support the business.
• Follow good manufacturing practices, safety guidelines, company policies, and applicable quality, environmental, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the date of hire.
• Paid time off, including 136 hours of PTO prorated based on hire date.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid lunch time.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Attendance bonus of up to $800 annually.
• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits.
• Up to $150 off an annual gym membership.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Individualized financial planning meetings.
• Employee discount program.
• Discounted family caregiving support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site training programs.
• Defined career path for advancement in role and compensation.
• New-hire onboarding training plans.

What This Job Offers

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