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Job Title: Toolmaker Level 1

Shift: 2nd shift
Department/Group: Tool Shop

Hours: 2:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Kulpsville, PA

Position Type: KV Union

Job Family/Grade: 14

Reports to: Supervisor

Position Purpose Summary – Set up and operates a variety of standard and CNC metalworking machines, grinders and hand tools to manufacture molds, dies, fixtures, cutting tools and gauges, etc.

Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Ability to read G-Code and operate CNC equipment
• Fabricate the following tooling examples using appropriate machines and machining techniques:
• Manually mill tunnel gates for injection molds
• Injection molds
• Mold sleeves and cores
• Mold core and pin assembly
• All elastomer tooling, gages, fixtures, pins, inserts and other components.
• Check blueprints and make mathematical calculations necessary to correct or complete tooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of tools including but not limited to the following tasks:
• Check and adjust form, fit, and functionality of tooling assembly and components
• Polish and refinish tooling surfaces to remove nicks, galling, gouges, chatter, toolmarks etc..
• Clean and repair threaded holes
• Inspect tool for wear and damage and make recommendations for repairs
• Grind platen contact surfaces to new and flat condition.
• Troubleshoot binding mold interlocks
• Perform the above tasks without supervision while producing quality tooling within the estimated manufacturing costs.
• Record all Information on GT data collection system as required.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes
• Use of the wire EDM to make cutting tools necessary to make production molds.
• Proper use of all machine shop inspection equipment.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Make revisions, preventative maintenance, and repairs to all types of molds and tooling as necessary.
• Give direction to lower class Tool Maintenance Machinist who are involved in the manufacturing of tooling.
• Perform 5S functions, including but not limited to:
• Keep fluids (coolants, oil, etc) of equipment at recommended levels.
• Ensure tools are properly placed clean
• Participate on teams
• Clean equipment
• General housekeeping in the department.
• Provide feedback and aid Tool Designers to improve the manufacturing of all tooling.
• Notify supervisor of any problems that occur in the manufacture of molds, dies, and fixtures, along with cutting tools and gauges
• Perform miscellaneous duties in the Tool Shop as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma / GED
• Must have attained Greene Tweed & Co. Toolmaker Level 1 or Equivalent, as determined by management.
• Must have spent two years minimum in the Tool Maintenance Machinist role before being eligible to bid on this job.
• Must be proficient with operating computers, including searching, saving, and editing files
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without the use of mechanical lifting devices or assistance from others.
• Ability to work long periods of time in standing position
• Perform job in compliance with Company’s Quality Policy (ISO 9000)
• Perform job in a safe manner
Progression from Toolmaker Level 1 to Toolmaker Level 2 will be based on company need and the operator’s ability to pass the required hands on testing. Training for progression to Toolmaker Level 2 is expected. While training, work will be done above this job descriptions pay grade

Required Minimum Qualifications 

This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.  

Note:  This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor.  All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.