Toolmaker - 2nd shift

Great Performances•Indianapolis, IN

58d

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsible for manufacturing parts from prints using CNC and manual knee mills, surface grinders, saws, and horizontal lathes. Builds and repairs internal tooling and fixturing and performs hand work and repairs on large parts.Reports To: Manufacturing Team Leader (Machining). Personnel: Not applicable. May serve as a mentor to machinist trainees as it relates to tool making functions. Accountabilities: Accountable for understanding machine operations and functions, developing and implementing machine and process improvements, following manufacturing SOPs and WIs, and assist in creating manufacturing WIs. Authorities: Not applicable Duties:Operate manual and CNC knee mills and horizontal lathesSet up and operate surface grinders as required for detail or tooling modificationsRead and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, routing instructions, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirementsReverse engineer components by documenting dimensional data via sketches or drawings, or reproduce existing details for replacement purposesMeasure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as guides for subsequent machining, per router instructions and good shop practicesSelect, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines; must be able to improvise setups using common tooling such as fixture plates, risers, and angle platesVerify machined details meet print or router specifications using precision measuring instruments; request first-piece inspection for multi-piece runsSmooth and scrape parts to fit using hand tools such as files and scrapersPosition and secure parts on surface plates using devices such as V-blocks, vises, and angle platesAssemble parts into final products using tools such as wrenches, hammers, and tweezers; verify dimensions and alignments using micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocksCommunicate with co-workers and supervisors to receive instructions and coordinate activitiesInspect and measure parts to maintain statistical process control charts

Requirements

Required to have experience machinist various materials and standard tool room equipment.
A minimum of 6 years relevant work experience is preferred.
stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
exert 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or
exert 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and machinery.
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

A trade school, vocational education, or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate manual and CNC knee mills and horizontal lathes
Set up and operate surface grinders as required for detail or tooling modifications
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, routing instructions, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
Reverse engineer components by documenting dimensional data via sketches or drawings, or reproduce existing details for replacement purposes
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as guides for subsequent machining, per router instructions and good shop practices
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines; must be able to improvise setups using common tooling such as fixture plates, risers, and angle plates
Verify machined details meet print or router specifications using precision measuring instruments; request first-piece inspection for multi-piece runs
Smooth and scrape parts to fit using hand tools such as files and scrapers
Position and secure parts on surface plates using devices such as V-blocks, vises, and angle plates
Assemble parts into final products using tools such as wrenches, hammers, and tweezers; verify dimensions and alignments using micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks
Communicate with co-workers and supervisors to receive instructions and coordinate activities
Inspect and measure parts to maintain statistical process control charts