Mechanical Technician I

Shift Timings: 3rd shift from 11:30PM - 8:00AM M-F

Job Title: Tool Maker SUMMARY: Operates all types of manual and CNC Tool Room machine tools and equipment such as, but limited to, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and E.D.M. machine. Will run one or more machines simultaneously where conditions permit. Must be self directed and able to work with a minimal amount of supervision. Hold shift start meetings and be able to work in and participate in a team environment with an informal leader. The team will recommend overtime, Client needs and schedule earned vacations. Will support ELS. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Job duties typical include, but are not limited to, ? Required to build or prepare fixtures and tooling as needed to perform tool room duties ? Usually works form blueprints, mechanical drawings, shop sketches and verbal ? instructions, which in some cases are difficult in nature, requiring analyses and ? interpretation ? Design and manufacture tooling and fixtures using CAD and/or CAM ? Produce drawings of tooling designed by the tool room, including VIN numbers for ? reference ? May be required to manufacture tooling for other *** facilities. ? Troubleshoot and/or assist in tooling and manufacturing problems as needed. ? Interacts directly with other departments, suppliers, and vendors as needed ? May be required to salvage production work ? Schedules, tracks, and reports incoming work ? Writes requisitions for supplies, material, perishable items and outside processes as ? Needed according to supply chain processes. ? Maintain inventory of tool room tooling ? Fill out all necessary documentation, i.e. Routers, Inspection Reports ? Assist in training of employees, new processes and equipment as needed ? Run short run, difficult production parts, and proto-type ? Responsible for own output ? Schedule, log and perform preventive maintenance as needed to maintain tool room ? equipment ? Set and maintain goals and measures, chart and submit reports to Manager as required ? Provide tool quotes ? Maintain Visual Factory Board ? Utilizes various means of data recording, i.e. paper, electronic database or other software. ? Perform all core duties and other tasks as assigned PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT ? Build or prepare fixtures and tooling ? Blueprints, mechanical drawings, shop sketches and verbal instructions ? Use CAD and/or CAM ? Produce drawings of tooling designed by the tool room, including VIN numbers for ? reference ? Troubleshoot and/or assist in tooling and manufacturing problems as needed. ? Salvage production work ? Schedules, tracks, and reports incoming work ? Writes requisitions for supplies, material, perishable items and outside processes ? Inventory of tool room tooling ? Assist in training of employees, new processes and equipment as needed ? Schedule, log and perform preventive maintenance ? Set and maintain goals and measures, chart and submit reports ? Provide tool quotes ? Maintain Visual Factory Board ? Utilizes various means of data recording, i.e. paper, electronic database or other software. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: ? Must possess Tool & Die Maker Journeyman?s Card as recognized by the Client States Department of Labor (O*NET code 51-4111.00) ? Completion of a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution ? This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.