Eyelet Toolmaker II - Swing Shift

Click Bond; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Click Bond is seeking an Eyelet Toolmaker to build and maintain tools for manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED along with 2-5 years of experience in the field. The role involves working with various tools, ensuring quality production, and following strict safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will be self-starting, detailed-oriented, and capable of lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance. Join Click Bond to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in toolmaking.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain complex tools with precision.
• Experience as an Eyelet Toolmaker with a focus on quality control.
• Must comply with all safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair tools and fixtures for manufacturing machines.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in work areas.
• Assist in guiding apprentices and other team members.

Skills

Reading and interpreting sketches and mechanical drawings

Operation of keyboard and basic computer functions

Knowledge of SPC

Use of comparator and video microscope

Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State certified apprenticeship or equivalent

2+ years of vocational training (preferred)

Job description

Under general supervision, builds, develops, sets-up, tries out, repairs and adjusts tools, inspection gages and special fixtures for transfer and secondary department machines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Build, set-up, tryout, repair, and adjust tools, inspection gages and special fixtures for transfer and secondary department machines.
• Effectively use all Tool Room tools and equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, hardening, tempering, as well as all special attachments to above equipment.
• Develop difficult tools with supervision.
• Required to guide and assist apprentices, learners and eyelet operators.
• Must perform to the specified work of production and quality standards for the assigned jobs.
• Must have a good knowledge of the functions and workability of tool steels and production materials.
• Perform operator functions as required.
• Use care in operation of all machine tools and attachments so equipment can produce accurate quality work.
• Keep machines and work area neat, clean and orderly.
• Keep all necessary records and make out all necessary forms.
• Store and retrieve plant tools, records, and drawings according to procedure.
• Perform proper handling of hazardous materials and wastes, as directed by supervisor.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CBI policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Requires some supervision but is a self-starter and detail oriented.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and ordinary mechanical drawings.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and perform basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of SPC required.
• Able to use a comparator and a video microscope to take necessary measurements.

Physical Demands

• Requires continuous long reaches, bending, standing while handling light materials. Sometimes requires using large wrenches, crowbars, or lifting or moving heavy material or parts.
• Requires the ability to frequently move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities for the position: Mostly requires normal vision but setup may require use of magnifying glass and/or microscope. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education And/Or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years of vocational training preferred.
• State certified apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an Eyelet Toolmaker.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing process necessary in making complex, precise adjustments to tools and equipment.

Click Bond Way - Key Attributes

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.