Tool Maker I

Duties:

• Individual is experienced performing the activities listed below on their own with little to no guidance or assistance from a Skill Trades Leader in a machine tool manufacturing environment.
• Should have basic knowledge to run a Lathe, Bridgeport, and Surface Grinder.

Tool-Maker Activities

• Able to determine assembly process from mechanical blueprints.
• Snap chalk lines and install floor plates.
• Install sealer equipment and camera stations.
• Install fence.
• Install upper cable tray.
• Install tooling.
• Install framing system.
• Install light screens and gate keys.
• Read mechanical blueprints and bill of material.
• Assemble units.
• Ability to drill, tap, and ream holes.
• Able to use an optical level.
• Use of hand saw, drill press, and grinders.

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

• Stencil and tagging frame.
• Check list completion.
• Torque audit.

Tool List

• ", 3/8" air ratchet or battery-powered impact.
• Small Ball Peen Hammer.
• Small Brass Hammer.
• 6", 10", and 12" Crescent Wrench.
• 12" Combination Square.
• 2" Polisher.
• 3/8" Air Hand Drill or battery-powered equivalent.
• 3/8" and " Ratchets.
• 6" Calipers.
• 8" Torpedo Level.
• De-burring Tool.
• Drift Punches / Brass Punch.
• Metric Allen Wrenches.
• Metric Tape Measure.
• Metric Wrenches.
• Metric, 3/8", and " Allen Head Sockets.
• Scribe.
• 6" Scale.
• Tap Handle.
• Center Punch.
• Air Grinder.
• " Torque Wrench (Certified in-house for use).
• Feeler Gauges.

Important Notice

• Client reserves the right to deny any contractor assigned to work at any facility if the required tools listed above are not brought with them to work the job hired.
• This will be at the cost of the contract house, not at the cost of Client.
• Required tools are needed from incoming tool makers to all Client sites.

Skills:

• Read a system layout.
• Snap lines off a datum.
• Install tooling to the layout.
• Has their own tools to do the job.
• Has good attendance.
• Has put up fence and posts before.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in machine tool manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints independently.
• Experience installing tooling, framing systems, and industrial production equipment.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and alignment techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet project deadlines.