Tooling Engineer

LanceSoft, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector is seeking a Recruitment Manager specializing in tool making for a 6-month contract in Irvine. In this role, you will design and fabricate complex tools while working independently and contributing to lean initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment and is skilled in advanced mathematics and machining processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years tool making or machining experience.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in advanced shop mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Designs and fabricates complex cutting/form tools.
• Sets up and operates tool room equipment.
• Leads lean initiatives to improve productivity.

Skills

Tool making

Manufacturing techniques

Problem solving

Teamwork

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $40.00/hr

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Recruitment Manager (State and Federal) @ LanceSoft Inc.

Duration: 6 months contract

Location: Irvine, CA 92618

Shift: 6AM-2:30PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Designs and fabricates complex cutting/form tools, hand tools, dies, fixtures, and test equipment or other items of complicated design with limited or no instructions. Participates in concurrent engineering/manufacturing by providing input to initial product design. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Routinely works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sets up and operates tool room equipment and multiple machines. Maintains close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements.

2. Selects proper materials and tooling, and proficiently works from own conceptions. Performs all machinery operations requiring complicated and unusual set ups, improvising in the absence of established tooling and documentation.

3. Sets up and operates CNC/conventional tool and cutter grind equipment where applicable.

4. Applies advanced shop mathematics, knowledge of metal characteristics, and manufacturing process planning.

5. Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule.

6. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.

7. Advises and assists with complicated tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques.

8. Trouble shoots and resolves complex machining problems.

9. Actively leads or contributes to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.

10. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

11. Conducts training and mentors less experienced team members.

12. Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Job Requirements:

1. Seven or more years tool making or direct industry related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance.

2. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs.

3. Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written and verbal instructions.

4. Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups.

5. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. Possesses extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials.

6. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment.

7. Proficient with oxy‐acetylene brazing and silver soldering, as required.

8. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.

9. Possesses effective mentoring and training skills, and serves as a resource to other team members.

10. Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self‐service systems to access on‐line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, e‐mail).

11. Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self‐development activities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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