Tool Setter

Applied Aerospace & Defense•Newington, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for securing, preparing and pre-setting a variety of tooling packages for machining operations. This role involves working with tooling setup sheets, using standard tools and gauges to check and set tools, and inspecting tools for sharpness. The Tool Setter will route applicable tooling to cutter grind, order replacements, or return tools to the crib. They will also maintain tooling records and inventory, and may perform crib attendant duties. The position requires applying shop-related experience, including knowledge of machining practices, shop mathematics, and cutting tool geometry and applications. The Tool Setter must be able to set tools with some supervision and refer difficulties to a leader or supervisor. Active participation in Continuous Improvement projects such as 5S, TPM, kaizen events, and set-up reduction events is expected, aligning with the commitment to continuous improvement activities. Safety is paramount, and the Tool Setter must work safely at all times, identifying and recommending opportunities to improve environmental health and safety practices. The role may also involve assigned tasks not specifically listed to support department objectives and develop skills.

Requirements

Shop-related experience
Knowledge of machining practices
Knowledge of shop mathematics
Knowledge of cutting tool geometry and applications
Ability to set tools with some supervision
Ability to work safely at all times
Ability to identify, recommend, and participate in opportunities to improve environmental health and safety practices

Responsibilities

Secure, prepare, and pre-set tooling packages for machining operations.
Work with tooling setup sheets.
Use standard tools and gauges to check and set tools.
Inspect tools for sharpness at completion of operation.
Route applicable tooling to cutter grind, order replacements, or return to crib location as required.
Maintain tooling records and inventory.
Perform crib attendant duties as required.
Apply shop-related experience, with knowledge of machining practices, shop mathematics, and cutting tool geometry and applications.
Set tools with some supervision.
Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate.
Actively participate in various aspects of Continuous Improvement projects (e.g., 5S, TPM, kaizen events, set-up reduction events).
Work safely at all times.
Identify, recommend, and participate in opportunities to improve environmental health and safety practices.
May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.