Tool Room Machinist; End Plant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum ends/lids for beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art end-making technology, this high-speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.
We are looking for a precision-focused Tool Room Machinist to execute the critical maintenance, repair, and modification of high-speed tooling used in our aluminum end manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Tool Room Coordinator, this hands-on role requires expert knowledge of tool and die principles, precision grinding, and the use of specialized machine shop equipment to ensure tooling meets extremely tight tolerances necessary for continuous, high-volume production.

PRECISION MACHINING & TOOLING

• Independently perform the machining, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and adjustment of complex precision tooling components, including dies, punches, cut-edge tooling, and related components used in Shell Press and Conversion equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, and other technical documentation to determine required dimensions, tolerances, materials, and machining requirements.
• Set up and operate manual Tool Room equipment, including:
• Manual lathes
• Knee and vertical mills
• Drill presses
• Surface grinders
• Tool and cutter grinders
• Saws
• Lapping and polishing equipment
• High-speed rotary tooling
• Other general precision machining equipment
• Determine the appropriate machine, cutting tools, work holding methods, speeds, feeds, and sequence of operations necessary to produce or repair components to specification.
• Efficiently set up and operate machining equipment to complete work safely, accurately, and within required production timelines.
• Machine, grind, lap, polish, and fit tooling components while maintaining required dimensional tolerances, including tolerances measured in ten-thousandths of an inch (0.0001").
• Select appropriate tooling and machining methods based on material, geometry, finish, and tolerance requirements.
• Use appropriate hand tools to safely disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble tooling and related assemblies.
• Follow and document the proper sequence of disassembly and reassembly, identifying wear points, damage, contamination, and other conditions that may affect tooling performance.

PRECISION MEASUREMENT & QUALITY VERIFICATION

• Perform in-process and final dimensional inspections to verify that machined and repaired components meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Accurately use and read precision measuring and inspection equipment, including:
• Micrometers
• Dial and digital calipers
• Scales
• Gauge pins
• Bore gauges
• Height gauges
• Optical comparators
• Other precision measurement equipment as required
• Select the appropriate measuring device based on the tolerance, feature, and inspection requirement of the component.
• Verify dimensions, surface finishes, fits, and other critical characteristics before releasing tooling for production use.
• Identify components that do not meet specifications and determine appropriate corrective machining or repair actions.
• Document measurements, repairs, modifications, and adjustments in the designated tooling or maintenance tracking system.

TOOLING TROUBLESHOOTING & PRODUCTION SUPPORT

• Troubleshoot tooling-related equipment and production issues and determine appropriate repair or corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel to diagnose tooling failures and minimize production downtime.
• Provide timely Tool Room support for production equipment, including tooling changes and repairs associated with Shell Press and…