Tool Shop Technician - Day Shift

Vesuvius USA; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA is seeking a skilled machinist to perform manual and CNC machining, reading blueprints and CAD drawings, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The role requires independent work, strong record-keeping, and ability to operate and troubleshoot various tooling.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent attendance, and the ability to follow complex instructions while collaborating with QA, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand blueprints, CAD drawings and production specifications.
• Must have good written and verbal communication and keep accurate records.
• Must be able to work safely and follow HSE standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of tool modifications, repair and preventative maintenance.
• Interact with QA, production, R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance to provide solutions.
• Rework tools and fixtures or machine new ones to specifications.
• Coordinate work across multiple centers and equipment.
• Operate manual machining, setup and operation; CNC is a plus.
• Possess own basic tools and work independently with attendance record.
• Follow complex instructions and be an active member of the ERT.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Duties

1. Must have the ability to work safely and abide by all Company HSE standards.

2. Must be physically fit to perform heavy manual labor.

3. Must have good communication skills both written and verbal, and the ability to keep accurate records.

4. High school diploma or equivalent required.

6. Proficiently operate all common machining equipment, mills, lathes, grinders, etc.

7. Ability to troubleshoot machine tools, fixtures, dies and molds, perform rework as needed, or machine new components to manufacturing specs and requirements

8. Ability to perform manual machining, CNC machining or both, including setup and operation; Program editing is a plus

9. Expertise at reading and understanding blueprints, CAD drawings and production specifications

10. Must possess own basic tools needed for the position.

11. Must be quality conscious and apply good HSE practices in all repair/maintenance activities.

12. Must be an independent worker and have proven excellent work attendance record.

13. Must have the ability to effectively follow complex instructions.

14. Will be an active member of the ERT.

Duties

1. Responsible for personal safety and compliance with all HSE requirements.

2. Responsible for good housekeeping in work area.

3. Work independently and/or with instructions from Management and/or Engineer.

4. Interact with QA, production, R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance to provide solutions.

5. Maintain accurate documentation of tool modifications, repair, preventative maintenance and individual work performed throughout the shift.

6. Reworking tools and fixtures as needed, or machining new ones to manufacturing specs and requirements

7. Capable of creating a repeatable setup and working to tolerances of +/-.0002" routinely.

8. Coordinate work assigned through various auxiliary work centers and equipment as required

9. Occasionally assist operators and maintenance with machine or processing issues.

10. Performing manual machining, including setup and operation

11. Must have the ability and skills to use maintenance hand and power tools.

12. Will operate a lift truck as required.

13. Any other duties that may be required of the position, including but not limited to plumbing, light fixtures, heaters and lift truck/man-lift repairs.

14. Familiarity with purchasing and maintaining inventory a plus.

Qualifications

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.