Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, lay out and construct tools from Tool Design, Engineering drawings and/or hand sketches. Perform the necessary calculations of the material needed to do the job.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Set up and operate tool shop machinery and equipment to fabricate and assemble quality tooling from Tool Design, Engineering drawings and/or hand sketches .
2. Perform calculations of materials needed and the speed and feeds required. on all of the machining functions .
3. Set up and utilize precision measuring tools; check own work for conformance to specifications .
4. Assist with tool prove out on new and reworked detail tooling .
5. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of tooling fixtures, scaffolding, dollies, hoists and test equipment .
6. Responsible for conducting visual and periodic inspections and proof loads on tooling .

Additional Functions:

1. Comply with all safety regulations and maintain a neat and orderly work area .
2. Operate cart and forklift .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must have a good understanding and ability to apply shop math. Ability to read and understand blueprints.
2. Must have a good understanding of Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing.
3. Ability to lift 50 pounds.