Tool Room Machinist

5 Star Recruitment; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is looking for a Tooling Specialist to oversee tooling operations, ensuring timely orders of tooling components and maintaining quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong CNC/machining background, with at least two years of experience in developing powder metal tooling and tooling for automotive customers. Responsibilities include inventory management, equipment support, and facilitating continuous improvement. Strong computer skills and knowledge of safety procedures are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years experience in developing powder metal tooling preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in tooling development - working with automotive customers preferred.
• A working knowledge of computers/Knowledgeable in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and/or Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for placement of tooling orders and related components.
• Maintain a monthly physical inventory of tooling.
• Support daily operations of the tool room equipment.

Skills

CNC/machining background

Drill Press

Sawing

Manual machining operations

Machine details to design prints

Education

HS or GED

Job description

Overview

Coordinates/Directs Tooling Specialists. Interact with Crew Supervisor, other team leaders, Engineering, and Manufacturing Specialists to assess requirements, develop plans, and provide needed materials and direction for the purpose of assisting tooling specialists to safely operate equipment and meet or exceed the requirements of manufacturing. Reports to directly the Tool Room Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for placement of tooling orders and related components, securing tooling quotes when necessary.
• Maintain a monthly physical inventory of tooling, reordering replacement tools as required, to support production.
• Supports the daily operations of the tool room equipment. Monitor on-going tool quality by maintaining contact with manufacturing (i.e. Crew Supervisors, Manufacturing Team Leaders and Utility Specialist.
• Maintain Tool Life Tracking System.
• Provide support to manufacturing operations by facilitating problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Fabricate and repair jigs, fixtures and Marposs verification/end of lot rods to support manufacturing as needed.
• Support and monitor Tool Receiving and inspection records. Perform inspection of product related tooling as needed.
• Support training as needed.
• Assure production readiness of Tool and Die.
• Support daily/monthly operator PMs.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is responsible for other tasks as assigned.

Skills Required

• CNC/machining background a plus.
• Drill Press.
• Sawing.
• Lay out details for manual machining operations.
• Machine details to design prints using standard tool room equipment.

Experience & Education Required

• Minimum two (2) years experience in developing powder metal tooling preferred.
• Minimum two- (2) years experience in tooling development - working with automotive customers preferred.
• A working knowledge of computers/Knowledgeable in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and/or Excel preferred.
• COMPETENCIES HS or GED
• Advanced knowledge of manual Tool Room Equipment
• CNC mill details to finished size after heat treat (face forms)
• Coaching Others
• Customer Specific Requirements
• Ethical Practice
• Health & Safety
• Identify and demonstrate usage of machine safety and personal protective equipment
• Lock-out/Tag-out Procedures
• Material handling, hazardous materials handling and storage
• Preventive Maintenance/Machine Tools
• Risk-Based Thinking
• Use hand tools on contoured steel from CNC milling operations

MUST HAVE

• HS or GED
• 2 years experience in developing powder metal tooling.
• 2 years experience in tooling development - working with automotive customers preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers/Knowledgeable in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and/or Excel preferred.