Toolmaker/Machinist Apprentice
About The Position
The toolmaker is responsible for setting up and operating a wide variety of tool room machines including but not limited to lathes, millers, grinders and tooling such as collets, chucks, assembly fixtures, jaws, drill digs, etc. Must be able to plan, design and construct intricate tools, dies, fixtures, gages to work to and with extremely close tolerances. This individual will also work from engineered drawings, specs or instructions from the supervisor and must be capable of determining the best methods and machines required to manufacture machine tools. This individual is responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition and performing regular and preventative maintenance procedures such as, but not limited to replacing lights, various filters, inspection of various equipment such as boilers, furnaces, air conditioning units, etc. Employee must also be able to perform basic plumbing, light welding and general painting as well as simple, routine maintenance on any equipment in the plant. Must keep the work clean and neat and inform the supervisor of any equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced. May also perform experimental work other duties involving basic plumbing or light welding, general painting or other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Experience setting up and operating tool room machines (lathes, millers, grinders)
- Ability to plan, design, and construct tools, dies, fixtures, and gages
- Ability to work from engineered drawings, specs, or supervisor instructions
- Ability to determine best methods and machines for manufacturing machine tools
- Experience maintaining equipment and performing preventative maintenance
- Ability to perform basic plumbing, light welding, and general painting
- Ability to perform routine maintenance on plant equipment
Responsibilities
- Setting up and operating tool room machines (lathes, millers, grinders)
- Planning, designing, and constructing tools, dies, fixtures, and gages
- Working from engineered drawings, specs, or supervisor instructions
- Determining best methods and machines for manufacturing machine tools
- Maintaining equipment and performing preventative maintenance
- Performing basic plumbing, light welding, and general painting
- Performing routine maintenance on plant equipment
- Keeping the work area clean and neat
- Informing the supervisor of equipment needing repair or replacement
- Performing experimental work and other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
