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Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Tooling Technician responsible for building and maintaining fiberglass tooling masters and molds. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $16.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement savings options. Ideal candidates will have strong manual dexterity and attention to detail, and be able to perform physically demanding tasks in a dynamic work environment.
General:
This position is responsible for the building of new fiberglass tooling masters and production tooling and for implementing changes to existing tooling. It is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of such molds. Start pay $16.00 per hour, full time with benefits.
Tools and Equipment:
Chopper gun, gel coat spray gun, various air powered grinders, manual and power sanders, dremel tools, buffers, powered fiberglass saws, laser aligners, paint brushes and rollers, woodshop power tools, general fiberglass manufacturing materials, and personal protective equipment such as: safety glasses with side shields, tyvec suits, air purifying respirator, dust mask, boot covers, and aprons (when applicable).
Duties:
1. Use accepted methods to build new masters, mock ups, molds, and specialized splashes
2. Reshape and alter the dimensions of existing tooling masters and molds. This may require the use of precise measuring equipment such as laser aligners and bubble levels
3. Inspect molds for areas that are in need of maintenance or repair
4. Select the proper methods to complete work such as grinding, dremeling, sanding, glassing, spraying, resurfacing, reshaping, or reinforcing
5. Washing and waxing molds to make ready for production
6. Keep work area safe, clean, and hazard free
7. Other duties as assigned
FUNCTIONAL FACTORS
Moderate lifting and carrying, 21-59 lbs
Occasional heavy lifting, over 60 lbs
Both legs required
Repeated bending
Depth perception
Both eyes required
Straight pulling
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Pushing
Ability to distinguish shades of color
Reaching over shoulder
Walking
Use of fingers
Standing
Both hands required
Kneeling
Ability for rapid mental and muscular Hearing (aid permitted)
coordination simultaneously
Mold Repair – Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Outside and inside
Solvents (degreasing agents)
Fumes, smoke, or gasses
Sticky, slippery, and uneven walking surfaces
Dust
Constant noise, intermittently extreme
Vibration
Explosives – gas
Radiant energy
Unusual fatigue factors
Working around moving objects
Working closely with others
Working with hands in water
Working alone and with others
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.