Job Description

The Tool Room Technician is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and sharpening stamping dies and fixture setups to support production operations. Some experience required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Receive, inspect, and determine the process for tooling, i.e., keep in-house to clean or send to an outside contractor. 
• Use grinders and lathes to sharpen stamping dies and fixture setup.
• Polish and sharpen tooling to prepare for set-ups.
• Manufacture small parts for in-house machines for MRO warehouse inventory. 
• Take measurements of tooling, using the optical comparator, Starrett measuring machine, and hand measuring tools. 
• Reverse engineer small parts.
• Update drawings in coordination with engineering staff.
• Responsible for sweeping and overall department cleanliness. 
• Provide support to Tool Crib attendants as needed, including assisting with inventory, preparing RMA’s, and pulling product requested by production. 
• Other misc. duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. 
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. 
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. 
• Troubleshooting – Ability to repair failed products or processes.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Some experience required

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. 

Associate's degree a plus. Field of Study: Machine Tool.

Experience:

6 months+ related experience in Manufacturing.

Computer Skills:

MS Office skills required. MRP knowledge a plus. CAD experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

Knowledge of machine shop equipment including set-ups, operations, and performing adjustments. 

Knowledge of Blueprint reading and interpretation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

Stand 

O

10 lbs or less 

O

Walk 

O

11-20 lbs 

O

Sit 

O

21-50 lbs 

O

Manually Manipulate 

O

51-100 lbs 

N

Grasp 

O

Over 100 lbs 

N

Reach Outward 

O

Reach Above Shoulder 

O

Push/Pull 

Speak 

O

12 lbs or less 

O

Climb 

O

13-25 lbs 

O

Crawl 

N

26-40 lbs 

O

Squat or Kneel 

O

41-100 lbs 

O

Bend 

O

Typical manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.