• Tool Maker II

    Indium Corporation (Utica, NY)


    JOB SUMMARY: The Tool Maker II is responsible for performing a variety of manual duties and use independent thinking to process and complete tooling functions for the operation of Indium machinery. Work is performed with little direction and with minimal supervision.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

    + Fabricate tooling as specified and scheduled by the Tool Design Manager and issue same to the tool library

    + Choose, set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, sharpeners, and grinder to fashion tooling

    + May estimate labor hours and materials to build as quoted tooling or repairs

    + Lubricate machines and maintain department equipment as necessary to create required tooling

    + Complete all required documentation to track work, record scrap, and maintain the accuracy of completed parts and required inventory

    + Suggest changes in design involving application, economy and process of manufacture to proper personnel

    + Perform sharpening, CAD functions, and welding operations when necessary

    + Work with and manipulate different tooling with minimal scrapped parts

    + Make determinations regarding a variety of support tools such as mics, gages, lathes, dies and hand tools

    + Read and interpret complex drawings and diagrams and perform related tasks

    + Identify key areas of improvement in operating functions and communicate these effectively to management

    + Uphold the standards necessary to maintain our business certifications and to maintain good quality standards and practices associated with them

    + Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

    + 4 years of related work experience or 2 years related work experience plus Tooling Journeyworker Card required

    + Proven ability to operate standard tool room and/or machine shop equipment

    + Ability to interpret dimensional drawings

    + Ability to design custom tooling & fixtures

    + Good oral and written communication skills

    + Advanced math skills

    + Basic organizational skills

    + Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

    SHIFT/SITE:

    Monday - Friday

     

    1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

     

    111 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY

    WAGE DISCLOSURE:

    The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

     

    The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

     

    $25.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour

     

    ($52,000- $64,480 annually)

     

    Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.