Toolmaker I

Leviton Manufacturing•West Jefferson, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the building and repair of new and existing dies, tooling, and automation components. Responsibilities include providing support to the production departments by assisting in solving problems and repairing existing tooling and automation in a safe manner and within quality standards.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Ability to use precise measuring instruments
Ability to perform hot work activities requiring a hot work permit
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to apply problem solving skills
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pushing, pulling, and feeling
Requires eye/hand/foot coordination
Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

associate degree in a technical field preferred
Tool and Die Journeyman preferred
Minimum of 3 years experience in tooling field preferred
Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assures all safety guarding is in place and all areas of the machines are clean, neat, and organized
Interprets tooling specifications, blueprints, and sketches
Plans sequence of operations for fabricating components
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, grinders, including CNC controlled, and other machining equipment
Makes and repairs cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges
Fits, assembles, and trouble shoots dies, molds, and assembly equipment
Takes direction from experienced toolmakers and department manager
Analyzes the assignment and proceeds in a professional, timely manner
Completes assignments in a timely manner and within proper quality specifications
Informs Toolmaker II and Engineering of project progress and completion
Additional responsibilities as assigned