Tool Maker II

MW Components; Maryland; On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

401K / 401K Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Jury Duty

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MW Components, Inc. in Maryland seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate four-slide and multi-slide centers for straight cut dies used in springs and wire forms.

You will perform first piece and in-process inspection, maintain tooling, and work with the Production Work Group to resolve issues and minimize disruption. The role requires reading blueprints, using measurement tools, and maintaining quality to specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four-slide or multi-slide experience; vocational training or apprenticeship helpful.
• Knowledge of CNC programming is beneficial.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or Mastercam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain four-slide or multi-slide machines for straight cut.
• Perform first piece and in-process inspection to ensure tolerances.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow maintenance schedules.
• Verify dimensions and conduct tool/die tests to ensure specs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Machine maintenance

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Four-slide/multi-slide exp

CNC programming knowledge

AutoCAD/Mastercam familiarity

Tools

AutoCAD

Mastercam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maryland Precision Spring
Baltimore, MD 21221, USA

Description

Job Summary:

Operate and perform production machine set-ups & maintenance of semi-automated four slide machining centers for straight cut operations. Will work to precise tolerances to build and repair stamping and forming dies used in the manufacture of springs/wire forms. They will be responsible for all aspects of the tooling process. Responsible for quality and quantity of own work.

Essential job Description:

• Set-up, operate and maintain four-slide or multi-slide mechanical machines for straight cut. Perform first piece and in process inspection of parts to maintain tolerance limits and quality. Solicit and apply input from Production Work Group Technical Lead, Supervisor or Plant Manager to resolve mechanical operational or tooling issues or quality problems to return machines to proper working order with minimal disruption to production.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on machines according to department schedule.
• Adjust and maintain machines, when necessary, achieving correct dimensional tolerances and part visual workmanship standards.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Follow, develop, revise and update work group machine maintenance and associate schedules to meet production volume and quality requirements. Communicate production maintenance revision changes to Plant Manager and Team Lead ensuring Standard Work aligns with most current maintenance protocols.
• Work with MRP system maintaining accurate in process router work order and production quantity reporting.
• Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Inspect finished dies for contour conformity and defects.
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness, heat tolerance, and wear.
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or grinders.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
• Develop and design new tools and dies, AutoCAD design software
• Job functions include but are not limited to those listed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to work on cam operated machinery/automobile.
• Ability to use surface grinder is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of various hand tools, power tools, and all basic measuring tools, such as optical comparator, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, plug gauges and platform indicator.
• Responsible for having own tools to perform job functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years Four-slide or Multi slide experience, Vocational, Community College, or Apprenticeship training
• Knowledge of CNC Programming
• Ability to work to close tolerances
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Exposure to AutoCAD, or Mastercam a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move large, bulky objects up to 50 lbs.

Benefits starting on day one:

• Medical
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• 401K / 401K Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program based on job.
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary Range:

• $34.00 - $44.00/Hour based on experience

EEOC Statement:

MW Components, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Visit us at mwcomponents.com for more information about MW Components, Inc. and our affiliate companies.

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