{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6805fe9c2b5195bd9a9d4cd2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6805fe9c2b5195bd9a9d4cd2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6805fe9c2b5195bd9a9d4cd2","title":"Toolmaker Apprentice","description":"The Toolmaker Apprentice will train on how to use appropriate metal machining equipment such as surface grinders, Bridgeport manual milling machines & or CNC Milling Machines, manual and or CNC Lathes and OD Grinders. The apprentice will train on equipment to create and prototype product parts, components, fixtures, tooling, gauging and other machined items. He/she will learn how to take conceptual ideas all the way through final finish and assembly. The apprentice will also learn how to use proper equipment in which to measure tight tolerance parts within quality and production standards. In addition, the apprentice will train on how to use Solid Works models, select material and tooling, create drawings, read blueprints, produce CNC code and follow components through completion is required.\n\nPay: $27.55 to $36.60\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nEssential duties include the following - other duties may be assigned:\n\nLearning how to work from engineering drawings and concepts to mark out design on raw materials; cutting into shape using manually controlled machine tools (such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, jig borers and jig grinders) along with hand tools. Some tasks may require utilizing SolidWorks, CAM software, CNC machines and operator performed programming\nLearning how to read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing tooling, or tools for old or new job prints\nLearning how to create die -making items and maintain existing dies; including punches, dies, steel rule dies and die sets\nLearning how to troubleshoot machining processes and equipment problems\nWorking closely with engineering to create proto-type tooling and parts\nLearning how to set up and operate all machines in tool room\nLearning how to make set-up carts and process staging for machines\nLearning how to utilize hydraulic and air clamping systems\nLearning how to understand and perform to quality standards, methods, usage of inspection devices and reporting as required\nLearning how to understand and complete labor or time sheets accurately\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n\nExperience, Competencies and Education\n\nHigh School/GED, prior experience working in a manufacturing environment helpful\nSolidWorks and CAM software experience a plus\nDemonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs; good working knowledge of algebra and geometry\nMust be mechanically inclined, and have a demonstrated ability to learn new mechanical skills\nExperience or education in metal machining preferred\nMust be a motivated self-starter\n\nLanguage Skills\n\nMust have working command of the English language\nMust be able to read, write and interpret the English language\nMust be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)\n\nComputer Skills\n\nBasic computer skills preferred\n\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations\n\nOccasional driving of industrial equipment - forklift license a plus\n\nTRAINING REQUIREMENTS:\n\nAll machinists will be required to complete any assigned technical, administrative, EH&S, compliance/regulatory and interpersonal training programs to become a working team member\nTo advance level of proficiencies and skills, machinists will be required to complete technical and core training requirements through traditional methods, online training and hands on training, as prescribed by each supervisor\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\n\nContinuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching\nOccasional: kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movement\nMaximum lift: to 30 pounds and assisted lifting\nOccasional lifting: 0 to 30 pounds\nContinuous use of hand tools\n\nPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:\n\nSafety glasses with side shields\nThe use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear\nAll employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks\nMay be required depending on position:\nAnnual vision update in Medical Department\nInvolvement in the hearing conservation program\nInvolvement in the lead surveillance program\nWearing of safety certified shoes/boots\nParticipation in the stretching program\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\n\nWithin the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting\nWork environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. 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