Tool & Die Makers Certificate or 5 Years (min) Tool Room Experience
Physical Requirements
Visual acuity for detailed work.
Must be able to work in air-conditioned well-ventilated shop environment.
Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hrs. per day.
Do occasional lifting of up to 30 - 40 lbs, from floor to waist.
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Position Summary At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every employee that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of our Tool Room. As the Tool Maker at PennEngineering, you'll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.
Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering! Perks And Benefits
Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
Parental Leave
401k and Employer Match
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Paid On the Job Training
Performance incentive bonuses
Community Volunteering
Talent Referral Bonus Program
Employee Centric Culture
1st and 2nd shift opportunities
Air-conditioned work environment
Onsite Gym
What You Will Do
Independently performs the job of tool maker "A/B" in its entirety, operating all the following typical department, machines and any specialty machines as assigned.
Milling Mach.
Centerless Grinder
Surface Grinder
Receives general directions from lead person /foreman and works from complex ideas drawings, sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions, using micrometers, vernier calipers, calculator, indicators, protractor, etc. to produce the desired part or result.
Must have own basic measuring tools.
Obtain instructions, sketches, drawings, etc. from lead person /foreman.
Obtains raw material from department stock.
Sets up any department machine as needed to produce the work as directed, very exactly and must hold very close tolerance.
Produces first piece and checks all dimensions for accuracy against drawings, sketches, etc.
If first piece is acceptable, produces subsequent pieces to very exacting tolerances and specifications. Each succeeding piece is also checked upon completion for strict adherence to exacting specifications, highest finish, and quality.
Fits and assembles parts as required.
Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material drawing discrepancies, operating problems and other unusual conditions to foreperson.
Replenishes raw material stock as used.
Replaces or re-sharpens cutting tools as required.
Performs final inspection and delivers tools to the next workstation.
Maintains machine and workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis, and performs a general machine and work area cleanup once a week. Keeps machine free of chips.
Performs required paperwork. Including completing routers, pick slips and inspection reports.
Collaborates closely with foreperson to transmit and exchange information pertinent to the work at hand.
Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
Is responsible for maintaining all tool room machines in proper working order.