Tooling Apprentice - D Shift

Clarios•West Union, SC

About The Position

Toolmaker Oconee Poly Primary Purpose Under general supervision, alter and repair molds of a complex and precise nature; make, alter and repair gauges, jigs and fixtures, special machines and other devices in the daily manufacturing of injection molded battery components.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Must have at least 2 years previous experience (or educational equivalent) with tooling maintenance and repair
Strong working knowledge of machine shop tools including Heliarc and electric arc welding equipment, electrical testing equipment, micrometer, veneer calipers, dial and depth indicator micrometers, and hand tools
Must have a learner mentality – willing to increase scope and knowledge of the position
Strong team player
Excellent verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Two year technical degree, or related certificate program, preferred

Responsibilities

Setup and operate all types of tool room equipment and improvise where equipment is limited
Plan and lay out work, determine accurate and efficient methods
Read and interpret complicated drawings and work to extremely close tolerances using precision tool room equipment and measuring characteristics of steels and other common metals and their heat treating processes
Diagnose and correct mold deficiencies
Maintain spare parts inventory for molds
Work well under pressure to repair equipment quickly
Reads and understands electrical, equipment manuals, pneumatic schematics as well as mechanical drawings
Working with High Performance teams for continuous improvements
Keep work areas clean and orderly following 5S procedures
Strictly adhere to all plant safety rules
Take active part in group meetings to maintain safety, quality, and increase productivity and morale
Perform other tasks as assigned including tool work if needed in areas other than tool room