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Job Overview:

The tool maker produces, modifies, and repairs tooling, jigs and fixtures used in the manufacturing process to make products.

Responsibilities and Duties Required

+ Manufacture parts, jigs, tooling and fixtures per drawings, sketches, and models.

+ Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner per Shapes Employee Handbook.

+ Maintain a clean safe work environment and contributes to Shapes 6S program and Lean concepts.

+ Maintain cooperative and professional interactions and follows Shapes Code of Ethics.

+ Complete documentation accurately and scans on/off shop orders correctly.

+ Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspects parts per character control sheets.

+ Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently.

+ Work required over-time as needed to support Customer deliveries.

+ Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required

+ Must have 15 years of tool and die experience.

+ Written and verbal communication skills required.

+ Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

+ Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail.

+ Must have knowledge and understanding of basic math and computer functions.

+ Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.

+ Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.

+ Ability to manufacture prototype parts and fixtures to close tolerances using any shop equipment necessary to complete.

+ Must have knowledge of CNC equipment capability and daily maintenance.

+ Must have GD&T experience.

+ Ability to read and understand G-Code and conversational programming.

+ The ability to use CNC equipment as well as the ability to write programs on demand.

+ Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, CNC grinders, honing, and line bores.

+ Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.

+ Must be willing to train co-workers in aspects of the shop.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

+ Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.

+ Must be in good physical condition and be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for length of shift.

+ May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.

+ May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.

Visual Acuity:

+ Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.

+ Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

+ Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

+ Normal hearing or corrected to normal.

+ Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions:

+ Factory environment.

+ Occasional work outside normal business hours.

+ High noise levels from operating machines.

+ Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.

+ Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.

+ Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.