Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: GTR Enterprises - Edinburgh, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: 1st Shift, POSITION SUMMARY:
Tool Maker is responsible for preventative maintenance and repairing a variety of molds and fixtures. Additional tasks involve providing support for tool room equipment operations and use of 2D/3D mold files on the computer. CNC responsibilities include: Programming/ Operating CNC machine as required
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Repair molds as needed, repair or build jigs and fixtures as required.
Inspects completed molds for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect the molds functionality.
Read and understand blueprints and CAD files.
Operate a Bridgeport mill, manual lathe, and surface grinder.
Uses computer-aided design (CAD/CAM) software to create designs and/or turn designs into blueprints as required.
Keep all shop machinery clean, maintained and in proper working order.
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
All other duties assigned
Qualifications: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Successful completion of an apprentice program or experience in the field recommended
Mold building and machining experience required.
CNC operating and programming experience preferred.
Common operating systems
Software proficiency
Technical writing
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced troubleshooting skills
Understanding of safety and equipment procedures
Overhead hoist operation and safety regulations required for mold repair and PM’s
Standard Mold Preventive maintenance and repairs.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communication
Operation of Bridgeport mill, manual lathe, and surface grinder.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Occasional Weekends
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposed to work in manufacturing /machining area settings with exposure to oil, coolant, and metal residues
Intermittent exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
Requires long periods of standing.
At times, work is completed in a manufacturing facility requiring appropriate protective equipment at all times
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged periods of walking, reaching, crouching, twisting, lifting, pushing, standing and sitting at a desk working on a computer
Lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds
Wear protective eyewear and/or other protective gear correctly