Lead Tool Maker

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 Year Tech degree in tool or molding making, or equivalent work experience
• 10 years' experience in new construction of Plastic Injection Molds, Mold Modifications, Mold Repair

Essential Duties:

• Must be able to build plastic injection molds from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to compute dimensions, plans layouts & determine assembly method/sequence of operations.
• Evaluates method & sequence to recommend improvements.
• Assists in the training & development of Mold Makers.
• Interact with project managers and company staff to ensure products meet customer and company design and manufacturability and production goals.
• Set-up and operate all equipment with minimal supervision in accordance to prints for tool or fixture construction.
• Execute work efficiently to meet expected hours for the operations to be performed.
• Demonstrate and train safe execution of work activities and conduct 5S activities.
• Follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Build tool components at a high level of accuracy.
• Tooling free from errors requiring unnecessary rework to repair or replace components.
• Maintain tooling through execution of repair and maintenance. Provide quick turnaround on repairs and service.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all molds.
• Build precision gages and fixtures to support other manufacturing areas.
• Create documentation notes as needed for tools constructed.
• Ensure procedures and documentation effectively communicate tasks.
• Achieve a high level of proficiency on the operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Use various measuring tools to ensure accuracy of tight tolerance parts.
• Must be highly proficient at interpreting blueprints and have knowledge of GD&T.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Twisting, Turning, Seeing, Hearing
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional tool shop with normal lighting, and climate control. This position requires the employee to work on a manufacturing floor where they may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required:

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed shoes are also required in certain locations.

Licensing/Registration/Certification:

• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.