Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Program and build molds to support production and prototyping.
- Create Numerical Control programs from solid models using Computer Aided Drafting and Computer Aided Manufacturing software.
- Creates solid prototypes to test engineering concepts.
- Advises Engineering or Mold Center on concepts in regards to machining capabilities.
- Makes fixtures or tools as needed for Production or Quality Control areas.
- Carries out preventative maintenance and minor repairs on CNC machine, band saw, or other equipment.
- Schedule equipment repairs from outside technical sources as needed.
- Assist machinists and machine operators.
- Responsible for the effective performance of the above stated responsibilities.
- Accountable for the prudent stewardship of department assets and their proper risk management.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Two-year Machine Technologies Degree; or six plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills and Abilities
Proficient at creating NC programs from 3D models as well as prints. Must have good hand/eye coordination and strong attention to detail.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 85 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
