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The Tool Maker will operate band saw, sanders, grinders, drills, lathes, milling and boring machines to build and repair custom tools, molds, and trim fixtures that are used to manufacture a variety of products. The Tool Maker must be able to ensure quality standards are maintained for each tooling/mold, jigs and fixtures created as they are manufacturing tools and aids used to increase the reliability, accuracy and quality of the manufacturing process while minimizing production cycle times and improving worker safety.

• Cast and pour new prototype tooling/molds.
• Repair production tooling and change boards when necessary. Sand, drill vacuum holes, produce prototype from plastic sheet.
• Band saw, table saw, powered sander, hand drill, drill press.
• Modify prototypes (Epoxy Molds).
• Make fiber glass shells for new molds and understand how to layup of fiberglass to produce fiberglass molds and trim fixtures.
• Build wooden boards/boxes to support tools/molds and install new tools/molds on board.
• Repair production tooling and change boards when necessary.
• Weld and fabricate using measuring tools.
• Shop equipment steel cutting saws and iron worker machine.
• Use welding skills with both mig and tig welder.
• Create trim out fixtures and jigs for Production.
• Build fixtures to fit each manufactured part which is vital for optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing scrap material, and improving accuracy and repeatability of processes, reducing the level of skill required to operate jigs and fixtures and increasing productivity.
• Sand and hand polish new molds/tooling for injection mold tooling.
• Use tool design skill set to design molds utilized in production from vehicle parts without help from engineering.
• Design of tooling frames and other structures for tooling.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate degree or related job experience is required.
• 1-3 years of related experience required.
• 10+ years of related experience preferred.

• None.

• Skilled in operating band saw, sanders, grinders, drills, lathes, milling, and boring machines.
• Skill to layout cavities to pour epoxy for production molds.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of the steps to follow to ensure proper surface quality, vacuum holes, and proper curing of the epoxy.
• Knowledge of chemicals needed to produce epoxy molds and trim fixtures from urethane.

• None.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

• This position is subject to Medium Work:
  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently,…