Toolmaker III CT

Makes precision components from various materials.

These components include but are not limited to; tooling, inspection gages, machine parts, jigs, and fixtures, which are to be used in any and all types of manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Sets up and operates manual saws (circular and band).
• Sets up and operates manual lathes.
• Sets up and operates manual milling machines.
• Heat treats various materials.
• Possesses knowledge of tool steel grades and their best uses.
• Utilizes CNC, PLC, automatic, and manual machinery to perform various precision machining operations.
• Utilizes various types of inspection gages and measuring equipment including but not limited to; rulers, calipers, pin gages, ring gages, custom gages, micrometers, depth micrometers, indicators, surface plates, bore gages, telescope gages, small hole gages, toolmaker’s microscopes, optical comparators, form tracers and profilometers.
• Personally owns, maintains, and utilizes the following measuring equipment and tools at minimum; 0-3” micrometers, 0-6” depth micrometers, 0-6” steel ruler, telescope gauges, small hole gauges, dial indicator, stand/base for said dial indicator, edge finder, metric and SAE combination wrenches, and a toolbox to house said measuring equipment and tools.
• Reads and understands industry standard drawings to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Designs work holding jigs and fixtures.
• Helps to ensure that all equipment, workstations, and sections related to their trade speciality are safe, well maintained, organized, efficient, and stocked with necessary items.
• Performs proper handling and labeling of hazardous and nonhazardous materials and wastes as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates and collaborates with others to ensure smooth and efficient design, continuous improvement, and execution of processes.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participates in learning and teaching with colleagues from across the organization, including but not limited to apprentices and toolmakers.
• Reports immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.