Tool & Die 8 Indirect

Job title Tool & Die 8 Apprentice Reports to Tool & Die Supervisor Job Summary This Apprentice position works in a learning environment to obtain the skills to do construction and maintenance on sheet metal tooling, fixtures, and gauging. The deliverable is a high level of safety and quality in regards to banking and forming dies for sheet metal production. Essential Functions Ability to work overtime hours as needed which may require a 9 or 10 hour working day and an occasional Saturday Ability to learn the setup and operation of mills, lathes, saws, grinders, drills and other related tool and die equipment. Ability to learn operation of the CNC Vertical Machining Center Ability to read precise measuring equipment (micrometers, dial calipers, indicators, gauges) with tight tolerances. Ability to learn details to determine which tool steels for various projects Must have good trouble-shooting abilities Must be able to communicate with production personnel regarding tooling performance issues Ability to purchase a wide variety of hand tools and measuring tools to use on the job Ability to learn details of the heat treating process Responsible to log work done on dies and molds Responsible for recording hours and working on different equipment to meet the required hours per the CTB Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program Ability to meet specific deadlines on projects Ability to work in a team environment Participates in the department 5S program Other marginal duties as assigned by Supervisor Must be able to perform all physical requirements Minimum Required Qualifications Education: High school degree or GED or equivalent factory experience Experience: Candidate must possess the following: Prior factory or Tool & Die experience required This position requires a strong focus on safety. Ability to read, write, and do basic math in English Ability to read and understand advanced prints Must have a good mechanical aptitude Participate in the 8000 hours on the job training and the designated Ivy Tech curriculum per the CTB Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program Ability to pay attention to detail Forklift license and overhead crane license required Must be able to carry out detailed written or oral instruction Working conditions Works in manufacturing environment that can be hot, noisy, oily/grease and dusty at times. PPE required (such as long pants and shirts, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, gloves) Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment Willing to work with cleaning solvents and degreasers Physical requirements Occasional bending and twisting Occasional squatting Occasional grasping Frequent reaching/stretching Occasional sliding (push or pull) of heavy dies Occasional lifting 30 to 70 lbs. Frequent walking and standing Occasional getting on and off fork truck Direct reports None Not at All - 0 Occasionally - 0-33% Frequent - 34%-67% Constant – 68%-100% DISCLAIMER: This job description reflects the assignment of essential job functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Some College