TOOL & DIE MAKER

**2nd shift** Offers a generous shift differential** 3:30pm-12:00am Mon-Fri *OT may be requested

Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screening and random drug screening.

General Purpose

Reporting to the Toolroom Supervisor, the Tool and Die Maker specializes in the construction, repair, maintenance, and calibration of machine shop dies, jigs, fixtures, and gages. Operates various machine tools and performs other highly skilled work, such as laying out, fitting, and assembling parts. May involve considerable development work, highly skilled fitting, and adjusting. Occasionally construct tools where no design is available on an as-needed basis. Work is usually entirely independent of others.

Essential Tasks

• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, schematics and CAD drawings as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Selects appropriate raw material and machine processes as required to complete project to specifications
• Must be proficient at operating all toolroom machines, such as Knee Mills, 3-5 axis mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws, etc.
• Uses applied shop math such as Geometry and Trigonometry to determine proper path to take
• Modifies machines to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to required tolerances on design drawings using precision measuring equipment including but not limited to sine plates, gauge blocks, Cadillac gauge, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators.
• Documents actions by reporting labor in the ERP system
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties
• Demonstrates the ability to lift to 35 pounds regularly
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
• Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE
• Always take ownership and be accountable for your actions
• Good and reliable attendance and a teamwork attitude are expected

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be proficient at operating all toolroom machines, i.e., mills, lathes, grinders, saws, etc.
• Good technical math skills (shop math, geometry, and trigonometry)
• Must be a United States Citizen, or a US Permanent Resident

Desired Attributes

• High-level verbal/written communication skills – Work independently
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving/critical thinking
• Self-motivated
• Eagerness to learn

Physical Demand Levels

• Lift, Push, and Pull up to 35 pounds regularly
• Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials at least 50% of schedule
• Stand at least 95% of scheduled shift
• Perform under AS9100 standards

This job description is a tool to be followed. Other job duties may be assigned to you, this outline is not to be considered a detail description and you may have other duties assigned as needed.

EEO Statement: Hi-Tek is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.