Tool Maker Job Palm Bay area,Florida USA,Manufacturing / Production

Job Overview:

The tool maker produces, modifies, and repairs tooling, jigs and fixtures used in the manufacturing process to make products.

Responsibilities and Duties Required

Manufacture parts, jigs, tooling and fixtures per drawings, sketches, and models.
Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner per Shapes Employee Handbook.
Maintain a clean safe work environment and contributes to Shapes 6S program and Lean concepts.
Maintain cooperative and professional interactions and follows Shapes Code of Ethics.
Complete documentation accurately and scans on/off shop orders correctly.
Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspects parts per character control sheets.
Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently.
Work required over-time as needed to support Customer deliveries.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Must have 15 years of tool and die experience.
Written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail.
Must have knowledge and understanding of basic math and computer functions.
Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
Ability to manufacture prototype parts and fixtures to close tolerances using any shop equipment necessary to complete.
Must have knowledge of CNC equipment capability and daily maintenance.
Must have GD&T experience.
Ability to read and understand G-Code and conversational programming.
The ability to use CNC equipment as well as the ability to write programs on demand.
Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, CNC grinders, honing, and line bores.
Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.
Must be willing to train co-workers in aspects of the shop.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be in good physical condition and be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for length of shift.
May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.

Visual Acuity:

Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions:

Factory environment.
Occasional work outside normal business hours.
High noise levels from operating machines.
Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.