Toolmaker III - Relocation required

Detroit, MI

Contracted

Experienced

Toolmaker III -Relocation Assistance
(Direct Placement for Client)

Sigma Design has collaborated with a heavy industrial fabrication and machine shop seeking an experienced Toolmaker I to join their facility in Beaverton, OR. This company is one of the largest machine shops on the west coast. They have a long history of offering a wide range of equipment and services. Their products are used in a variety of industries, including mining, steel mills, power generation, cement, pulp, and paper.

What Is Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life insurance, Telehealth services, Long and Short-Term Disability, HSA or FSA Account.
2 weeks of vacation, 5 Oregon sick days and 4 personal days. Prorated upon hire.
Possible relocation assistance and signing bonus starting at $3,000
Career growth
Onsite
$83,200 - $93,600

Primary Function:
The Toolmaker III is responsible for participating in the design and development of a broad range of tools to support the manufacture and assembly of OEM products. Applies specialized skill sets to independently analyze specifications, sets up and operates a wide range of machine tools, fits and assembles parts as well as fabricate, maintain and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gages. Troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and initiates corrective action. Manages projects and ensures schedules are timelines are maintained.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

Sets-up and operates a full range of both manual and CNC machine tools (lathe, milling machine and grinder) in order to design and build both simple and more complex tooling. Determines machining requirements and processes and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
With only general guidance, works from blueprints, sketches, models and verbal description in order to build, rebuild, modify, and repair tools, dies, gages and necessary equipment. Determines required work tools and measurement devices.
Reviews and verifies prints and drawings, determines availability of materials and equipment and priorities and schedules work flow as appropriate.
Computes dimensions and plan layout and assembly operation. Measures, marks and scribes metal stock for machining. Plumbs pneumatic components for fixturing.
Fabricates, maintains, modifies and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gages. Ensures that designs incorporate the best ergonomics, quality and process expectations.
Builds, tests, calibrates, adjusts and maintains production gauging. Schedules outside vendor calibrations, creates or updates calibration procedures, orders new gauging. Maintains gauging database and prepares instruments prior to issue.
Participates in the development of performance specifications for tools and fixtures based on internal customer requirements. Works with tool engineers to identify and implement design improvements.
Effectively troubleshoots tool and die problems. Investigates issues, isolates cause, and determines corrective action.
Identifies and initiates preventative and routine maintenance on tools and equipment; inspects machined work pieces for quality and compliance.
Stays informed on state of the art technologies and participates in research and development of solutions.
Participates as a member of project or new tooling development teams. Leads/manages project teams. Monitors and adheres to project milestones and timelines.
Trains and mentors new employees or apprentices.
Performs back up lead duties as assigned
Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

High school education or equivalent, two years of trade school training and ten or more years of related experience. Ten or more years of specific tool and die making experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Expert level knowledge of Tool and Die Making practices, designs and construction.
Technical expertise in one or more specialized areas which may include gauge making, millwright, or other mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical specialties.
Thorough understanding of shop mathematics, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and metal properties.
Demonstrated ability to understand highly technical electronic and written blueprints, models and specifications.
Proficiency with a wide range of hand and power tools.
Superior level of accuracy with demonstrated ability to operate standard shop machine tools to tolerances of .0002”.
In-depth knowledge of layout, machining and tool assembly procedures.
In-depth knowledge of CNC programming.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership skills. Ability to communicate cross-functionally and with leadership regarding project resources and schedules.
Ability to provide guidance and direction to team members.
Strong computer knowledge and thorough knowledge of applicable CAM software required.
Compliance (background check, ITAR, vaccine, etc.)
- ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
- Background and drug screen - pass a post-offer background verification and drug screen.

Work Environment
Shop: Standard machine shop environment with various types of machinery. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

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Toolmaker III - Relocation required

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