Toolmaker

Eaton Corporation•Bethel, CT

16h

About The Position

Support manufacturing and engineering departments by manufacturing various production and prototype components, fixtures, and tools. Machine complex tooling and fixtures working with Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering Creating and proofing CNC programs using Proto-Trak Set-up and run of manual machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, drill presses, shears, saws, etc. Set up and run CNC lathes (2 axis) and mills (2 axis) in prototype and production environment. Set-up and operate surface grinding machines. Develop, fabricate, and sharpen various cutting tools and specialty tools. Inspect GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) features using basic and advanced inspection techniques. Cut open units to complete production operations. Assist shop management in training shop employees in common machine shop practices and company specific processes and procedures.

Requirements

High mechanical aptitude
Proficiency in trigonometry
Understand the mechanics of chip formation and metal cutting.
Knowledge of ANSI/EIA RS - 274 (“G” code NC programs)
High School Diploma or GED from accredited institution
3+ years' experience in trade as a tool maker.
Experience or formal education in design/drafting with emphasis on CAD
Resides within a reasonable commuting distance.
US person within the meaning of ITAR.
ITAR defines a US person as a US Citizen, US Permanent resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Nice To Haves

AS in technical field.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing various production and prototype components, fixtures, and tools.
Machine complex tooling and fixtures working with Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering
Creating and proofing CNC programs using Proto-Trak
Set-up and run of manual machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, drill presses, shears, saws, etc.
Set up and run CNC lathes (2 axis) and mills (2 axis) in prototype and production environment.
Set-up and operate surface grinding machines.
Develop, fabricate, and sharpen various cutting tools and specialty tools.
Inspect GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) features using basic and advanced inspection techniques.
Cut open units to complete production operations.
Assist shop management in training shop employees in common machine shop practices and company specific processes and procedures.