Lead Machinist/Toolmaker

Daprorubber; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Lead Machinist/Toolmaker to join their dynamic team in Broken Arrow. In this pivotal role, you will guide a team under the supervision of the Tool & Die Supervisor, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with customer specifications. Your expertise in running manual machines, troubleshooting, and inspecting manufactured parts will be crucial. Join a company that values your skills and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with tooling knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Repair tools and troubleshoot machine conditioning issues.
• Set up and operate various machines to manufacture molds.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Tooling knowledge

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Tools

Manual mill

Lathe

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Da/Pro rubber is looking for an experienced Lead Machinist/Toolmaker for our Broken Arrow location! Under the direction of the Tool & Die Supervisor, the lead general machinist uses their experience to guide the team and assist the Supervisor in the seamless operation of the department. Duties will include running manual machines, producing and repairing support equipment for production, and to maintain the highest level of efficiencies and compliance with customer specifications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Repair tools used in multiple processes throughout the company.
2. Troubleshoot and problem solve for successful solutions in situations with limited time constraints.
3. Oversee machine conditioning troubleshooting.
4. Inspect manufactured parts for conformance to specifications.
5. Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to assist in the manufacture of injection molds and related fixtures.
6. Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
7. Notify supervisor of excessive defects on any particular component.
8. Read and understand blueprints and possess basic math skills.
9. Receive training to run any and all equipment.
10. Perform all work safely, following all safety procedures.
11. Process documentation associated with rework and nonconformance manufactured products.
12. Operate a manual mill or lathe.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Speak to others to convey information effectively.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems.
• Experience ordering tools and the ability to research parts and alternate vendors when necessary.
• Intermediate tooling knowledge in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience in inventory control and maintenance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Job shop experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally: sit, push/pull up to 50 lbs., reach above shoulder with both hands, lift/carry 10-50 lbs.

Frequently: walk, lift upward with both arms outstretched, count and calculate, communicate details.

Constantly: stand, reach outward with both hands, lift/carry up to 50 lbs., handle/finger, wrist and elbow flexion, rotation, and articulation.