Tool & Die Operator Job Ligonier Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Ligonier

POSITION SUMMARY

To build and repair tooling/ machine components, fixtures, dies and gauges per specifications and tolerances to support production in meeting quantity and quality standards and operate safely. To repair, regrind, and sharpen tooling required in production operations of exhaust pipe components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handle all materials and tools to repair and build tooling / machine components, fixtures, dies and gauges per specifications.

Work independently but respond quickly to requests and perform effectively in a team environment.

Handle materials and tools and apply appropriate process to maintain proper performance of tooling on all machines to assure meeting production and quality standards and safe operations.

Use Lean principles, Quick Change Technology, Total Productive Maintenance, Cell Design, and 5S as a tool to help our plant run more efficiently.

Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

Overtime as required/requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Build new tooling / machine components, fixtures, dies and gauges per blueprint specifications and with capability of performing the task within designated tolerances, quality and production requirements.

Repair tooling and machine components, fixtures, dies and gauges to maintain tolerances and capability standards assure safe operation

Assist Engineers in the design and modification of tools, fixtures and die sets for improvement of machine efficiency and safety.

Assist Engineers and Setup with trouble - shooting and correcting machining and tooling problems.

Repair, regrind, and sharpen tooling required to assure machines are producing parts which meet production and quality standards and operating safely.

Assist Manufacturing Supervisors to troubleshoot problems and take corrective action.

Respond quickly, identify needs and work efficiently to reduce downtime on production lines.

Design and build fixtures or jigs to become more efficient in grinding and repairing tools.

* This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or air borne particles and operates in extreme heat or cool climate conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however certain procedures create an extremely loud affect lasting 1.5 minutes at least 18 repetitions per shift.

Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to assist in promoting a safe work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for 8-12 hours during a normal shift.

The employee frequently is required to walk 10-15 feet, multiple times per normal shift. The employee is required to stoop and bend, use hands to handle, touch or feel, reach with hands and arms, twist, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift, rotate, clamp and/or move up to 35 pounds multiple times per day within the normal shift.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color-coding distinction, close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

EQUIPMENT/ TOOLS TO USE

Tool Room:
Horizontal lathes, Vertical Mills, Surface Grinders, Hand Grinders, Belt Sanders
Mig, Tig, and Stick Welder
Hand Tools

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