Toolmaker | 2nd Shift

Viking; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking a Toolmaker for the 2nd shift in Hastings, MI. The role involves studying blueprints, planning and performing machining, bench work, and tool/ die setup for production runs.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with an apprenticeship plus four years of experience, or eight years of practical experience. CNC operation and surface grinding are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and an apprenticeship plus four years experience or eight years practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints to determine machining to be done.
• Plan, lay out and perform machining operations and bench work to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, jigs, molds, fixtures, mechanisms, etc.
• Measures, marks and scribes metal stock to layout for machining by other workers.
• Performs difficult machining operations requiring complicated set-ups and occasionally improvising of tooling and set-ups to perform unusual operations.
• Sets-up new or modify dies and tools in production machines for trial runs.
• Responsible for quality workmanship and dimensional accuracy of assigned projects.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work place.
• Operating all tool room equipment, including CNC equipment.
• Assembles parts into product and verifies dimensions and alignments.
• Sets-up and operates surface grinder to grind surface of parts.
• Tests assembled mechanism.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining operations

Bench work

Quality control

Dimensional accuracy

CNC operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC equipment

Surface grinder

Job description

Toolmaker | 2nd Shift# Toolmaker | 2nd ShiftMI Hastings - Hastings, MI 49508## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftSecondEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageNone## DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:· Must possess the knowledge and ability to study blueprints to determine machining to be done. Must plan, lay-out and perform machining operations and bench work to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, jigs, molds, fixtures, mechanisms, etc.· Measures, marks and scribes metal stock to layout for machining by other workers.· Performs difficult machining operations requiring complicated set-ups and occasionally improvising of tooling and set-ups to perform unusual operations.· Sets-up new or modify dies and tools in production machines for trial runs.· Responsible for quality workmanship and dimensional accuracy of assigned projects. Maintaining a clean and orderly work place.· Operating all tool room equipment, including CNC equipment.· Assembles parts into product and verifies dimensions and alignments.· Sets-up and operates surface grinder to grind surface of parts.· Tests assembled mechanism.· Performs other duties as assigned.## QualificationsEXPERIENCE:· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and a bona fide apprenticeship plus four years experience or eight years of practical experience