Tool Technician II - 2nd Shift, $30+/hour (5427)

Broan•Hartford, WI

63d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Tool Technician II, you'll play a critical role in keeping our production lines running smoothly, helping deliver high-quality ventilation products to millions of homes across America. The role for Tool Technician II is responsible for independently performing all tool room work, with responsibility for accuracy, quality of work, and adherence to established project costs. Work involves layout, planning and performing all bench and machine operations to construct, modify or repair progressive and compound tooling, jigs, fixtures and gauges used in metal stamping and assembly operations. Your expertise will directly impact production quality and efficiency, and you'll be a go-to resource for solving complex tooling challenges.

Requirements

Completed High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience with fine blanking tooling
At least five years' work experience in tool and die trade to include experience in fine blanking tooling, and operating various machines including grinders, milling machines, and lathes.
Advanced Journeyman Tool & Die Maker or equivalent work experience. Requires technical knowledge as is normally acquired in accredited apprenticeship.
Proficient in blueprint reading and CAD
Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact professionally with other functions within the organization and external vendors.
Able to transfer CAD geometry from solid models and create machine tool cutter paths.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration as needed
Ability to lift and carry materials and parts up to 45 pounds (with assistance).

Responsibilities

Ensure that all duties are performed safely with knowledge of safety policies. Recommends opportunities to improve safety and educate others.
Design, build, modify, and maintain progressive and compound dies, fixtures, gauges, and specialized tooling and equipment used in metal stamping and assembly
Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, CAD drawings, samples or instructions.
Exercise independence with direct responsibility for quality, accuracy, and project costs, including die building, alteration, repair and maintenance.
Select materials required to plan and layout machining and forming procedures.
Measure or scribe metal or plastic stock for machining using measurement instruments such as protractors, micrometer, scribes, rules, height or depth gauges.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance or engineering changes on dies and fixtures to improve performance and ensure reliability
Contributes to development of projects and provides recommendations for future investments.