Tool & Die Apprentice - Production Technician

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WHY JOIN US?
Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!
Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.
Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!
Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.
ROLE DEFINITION
As a Tool & Die Apprentice you will be responsible for, but not limited to forming tooling components machined with various equipment, including CNC and EDM, grinding, milling, lathe etc., assigned duties involved with building, debugging, analyzing, altering and correcting new tools in a time frame that fully satisfies established and expected lead times and production schedules with supervision.
Successful completion of the Tool & Die Apprentice role for a minimum duration of two years is a prerequisite before transitioning out of the apprentice position
RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION
Some of your key responsibilities will be/what you'll do:

• Work from blueprints, sketches, concepts and verbal instructions to devise and build dies, jigs, fixture and tooling to meet requirements.
• Assist with machining tooling components according to tooling drawing meeting quality and quantity objectives.
• Verify part accuracy by using various precision measuring equipment and gauges.
• Operates conventional tool room machinery and equipment and possesses an understanding of the basic operation and concepts of all CNC equipment. (WEDM, CNC Machining Centers, CNC Sinker, etc.).
• Assist with performing first piece part inspection from tool tryouts and production and diagnose and correct tooling performance.
• Observe all company rules and procedures including housekeeping, quality of work and safety. Read work orders, follows engineering drawings and/or receives verbal instructions regarding duties, and
• adhere to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic computer and math skills
• Basic knowledge or understanding of manual drill presses, manual milling machines, band saws, lathes, surface grinders, radius dressers, Conventional EDM equipment, heat treatment and all precision equipment is preferred
• Ability to read engineering drawings, comprehend simple work instructions is preferred

In addition, successful candidate must meet the following physical qualifications, with or without accommodation:

• Willing and able to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and fingers motions.
• Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 30 lbs on occasional basis.

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