Tool Maker

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.