Toolmaker Apprentice

JOB SUMMARY: In this role, you will build, repair, and maintain production tools and tooling at varying levels of precision. Tooling duties will include but not limited to inspection gages, assembly tools, production parts, and special fixtures. Must possess the ability to follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret and comprehend industry-standard drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Operate a variety of tool room equipment, such as lathes, mills, saws, and grinders, to fabricate parts to specified dimensions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of tool steel grades, their optimal applications, and the heat treatment processes for various materials.
• Handle and label hazardous and nonhazardous materials and wastes correctly, following supervisor instructions.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure seamless design, continuous improvement, and execution of processes.
• Engage in and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan the sequence of operations for fabrication processes.
• Verify dimensions using instruments such as scales, calipers, micrometers, indicators, comparators, and gauge blocks.

• Perform preventive maintenance duties on tool room machines.
• Participate in learning and teaching with colleagues cross-functionally, including but not limited to apprentices and toolmakers.
• Comprehend and adhere to all process standards.
• Understand and apply Lean Principles.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a manager or Lead.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assures quality and safety by complying with all appropriate Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work area.
• Work with management and peers, be a self-starter, and detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.