Tool Maker - Aerotek : Job Details

Description:

• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, models, sketches, or tool description, and plans sequence of operations.

• Measures, marks and scribes or programs metal stock to lay out work pieces for machining.

• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.

• Positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.

• Fits and assembles parts into assemblies or mechanisms, using hand tools.

• Verifies dimensions and alignment, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, and machine tools.

• Examines standard tools and modifies tools as required.

• Develops specifications from general descriptions and draws or sketches tool to be fabricated, using drafting tools or computer and software programs (if available).

• Trains workers in setup and operation of machine tools.

• May heat treat tools or parts.

• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

• Inspects and measures parts.

• Adheres to corporate philosophies and procedures.

• Looks for improvements regarding all aspects of Manufacturing.

• Seeks support from Manufacturing Manager of Tooling, Foreperson or Job Leader when overburdened.

Skills:

tool and die, tool making, Machinist, Toolmaking, Cnc, Machining, Tooling, Die repair

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Maintenance to machines and tools. Also may be appointed other maintenance duties in shop or on premises.

• Work with engineers to fabricate and implement changes in designs and details to make a successful product.

• Teaches and delegates work to apprentice Toolmakers.

• Coordinates purchasing of stock and purchased components.

• Debug support as required.

• Helps monitor employee's actions to stay within company's regulations and guidelines for Quality and Safety.

• Training and Experience: Five +years of trade school, vocational education, work experience or apprenticeship.

• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers

• Hands-on experience with CAM programming and AutoCAD

• Familiarity with hand tools and tooling techniques

• Ability to interpret schematics and shop math calculations

• The employee is required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

• Exert 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or exert 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently and/or exert up to ten pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple tasks.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Exercises good judgment.

• Ability to take direction.

• Ability to work independently

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.