Toolmaker Apprentice
About The Position
The Toolmaker Apprentice will train on how to use appropriate metal machining equipment such as surface grinders, Bridgeport manual milling machines & or CNC Milling Machines, manual and or CNC Lathes and OD Grinders. The apprentice will train on equipment to create and prototype product parts, components, fixtures, tooling, gauging and other machined items. He/she will learn how to take conceptual ideas all the way through final finish and assembly. The apprentice will also learn how to use proper equipment in which to measure tight tolerance parts within quality and production standards. In addition, the apprentice will train on how to use Solid Works models, select material and tooling, create drawings, read blueprints, produce CNC code and follow components through completion is required.
Requirements
- High School/GED, prior experience working in a manufacturing environment helpful
- Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs; good working knowledge of algebra and geometry
- Must be mechanically inclined, and have a demonstrated ability to learn new mechanical skills
- Must be a motivated self-starter
- Must have working command of the English language
- Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
- Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)
Nice To Haves
- SolidWorks and CAM software experience a plus
- Experience or education in metal machining preferred
- Basic computer skills preferred
- Forklift license a plus
Responsibilities
- Learning how to work from engineering drawings and concepts to mark out design on raw materials; cutting into shape using manually controlled machine tools (such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, jig borers and jig grinders) along with hand tools. Some tasks may require utilizing SolidWorks, CAM software, CNC machines and operator performed programming
- Learning how to read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing tooling, or tools for old or new job prints
- Learning how to create die -making items and maintain existing dies; including punches, dies, steel rule dies and die sets
- Learning how to troubleshoot machining processes and equipment problems
- Working closely with engineering to create proto-type tooling and parts
- Learning how to set up and operate all machines in tool room
- Learning how to make set-up carts and process staging for machines
- Learning how to utilize hydraulic and air clamping systems
- Learning how to understand and perform to quality standards, methods, usage of inspection devices and reporting as required
- Learning how to understand and complete labor or time sheets accurately
Benefits
- Annual vision update in Medical Department
- Involvement in the hearing conservation program
- Involvement in the lead surveillance program
- Wearing of safety certified shoes/boots
- Participation in the stretching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
