Tool Maker

Specific Duties:

• Takes direction on a day-to-day basis in the building components.
• Operates vertical mill, lathe, drill press, grinders, belt sander and other machine tools
• Operate validation equipment.
• Use measuring tools such as micrometers, and height gages
• Assist Design Engineers in the development of new products
• Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Must carry out duties per ISO/TS16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Operates standard equipment in test and process environments to conduct work requiring precision and strict observations.
• Follows prescribed work methods in accomplishment of assignments. Maintains proper and appropriate records and files.
• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies and suggests application of standard or non-standard techniques.
• Suggests design changes, test modifications or recommends improvements in design, production methods or materials.
• Functions with general direction and little day-to-day supervision on complex programs involving various equipment and instructions.
• Assists other technicians with their tests set-up and interpretation of instruction and technical engineering or design requirements.

Critical Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds and frequently carries up to 30 pounds.
• Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
• Majority of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting, and bending.
• Works within an automotive components manufacturing office and laboratory setting and exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals.