Tooling Tech - Mako Boats

Bass Pro Shops; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in New Bern, NC is seeking a Tooling Technician responsible for building and maintaining fiberglass tooling masters and production tooling. The role includes reshaping tools, inspecting molds for wear, and selecting appropriate fabrication methods, with emphasis on precision and safety.

You will also wash and wax molds to prepare for production and perform additional duties as needed. A high school diploma and at least 1 year lamination experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year lamination experience preferred
• Must be able to perceive depth and measurements accurately

Responsibilities

• Build new fiberglass tooling masters and production tooling using approved methods
• Reshape and alter dimensions of tooling; use precise measuring equipment as needed
• Inspect molds for maintenance or repair and select appropriate methods (grinding, sanding, resurfacing, etc.)
• Wash and wax molds to prepare for production
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Depth perception

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tooling Technician position is responsible for the building of new fiberglass tooling masters and production tooling and for implementing changes to existing tooling. It is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of such molds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses accepted methods to build new masters, mockups, molds, and specialized splashes.
• Reshapes and alters the dimensions of existing tooling masters and molds. This may require the use of precise measuring equipment such as laser aligners and bubble levels.
• Inspects molds for areas that need maintenance or repair.
• Selects the proper methods to complete work such as grinding, dremeling, sanding, glassing, spraying, resurfacing, reshaping, or reinforcing.
• Washes and waxes molds to make ready for production.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 1 year of lamination experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Depth perception

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light lifting, under 20 lbs.
• Light carrying, under 20 lbs.
• Moderate lifting, 21-59 lbs.
• Moderate carrying, 21 – 59 lbs.
• Straight pulling
• Pushing
• Repeated bending
• Reaching over shoulders
• Use of fingers
• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Repeated stretching
• Specific visual requirements
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of color
• Hearing (aid permitted)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outside and inside
• Extreme heat
• Extreme humidity
• Extreme noise, intermittent
• Dust
• Fumes, smoke, or gasses
• Solvents (degreasing agents)
• Slippery or uneven walking surfaces

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

• Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.

Full Time Benefits Summary

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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