Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Summary Description:

Assist Engineering & Quality Manager in completing tool order in a timely fashion as they relate to bench processes.

Essential Functions:

• Machined Tooling
• After patterns have been machined, ensure that the pattern meets specifications and verify quality.
• Mount gating.
• Install venting.
• Wood Tooling
• Studies customer prints and determines components needed to make patterns.
• Makes master wood patterns in compliance with the customer’s specifications.
• Mounts the pattern on a board, rigs it to the flask size and adds the gating.
• General Pattern Work
• Upon request, checks current patterns to determine if an existing pattern can be used to meet the customer’s requirements or whether an existing pattern can be modified to do so.
• Makes on-line repairs to patterns as requested or required.
• Repairs core boxes as required.
• Rigs shell core boxes to fit shell core machines.
• Assists in troubleshooting problem products to determine needed modifications to patterns.
• Work with CAD designers to make sure that tool orders are in place for all bench work.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Carries out all duties & responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s policies & procedures.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Records time in Odyssey and through tool orders.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
• Specific Job Rules/Quality Procedures
• Gating and venting questions should be referred to the Engineering &Quality Manager
• During the course of any pattern repair work, check equipment for dents, nicks, flat spots, lettering, etc. Repair as necessary to eliminate scrap or re-work.
• Equipment Used to Perform Job:
• Manual Drills
• Drill Press
• Vertical band saw
• Hand drills
• Mandatory Personal Protective & Safety Equipment:
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection (while working in elevated noise areas)
• Safety Shoes
• Leather Gloves
• Safety Rules & Functions:
• Solvents, glues, paints, aerosols & other flammables must be kept in metal safety cabinet when in bulk.
• Machine Guards:
• Radial saws must have blade guards on each side of the blade and an automatic retraction mechanism in place before operating.
• Table saws must have guards in place at all times.
• Band saws must have a guard over the entire non-cutting portion of the blade before operating.
• Grinding wheel tool rests must be within 1/8” of wheel surface at all times. Tongue guards may not have more than ¼” clearance and the spindle nut must be covered.
• Any tools with mushroomed heads, loose handles, etc. are strictly prohibited and should be replaced or repaired.
• Only approved air nozzles/blow guns with safety tips are to be used; Air nozzles/blow guns are not to be altered in any manner.
• Do not leave machines running while unattended.
• Loose clothing may not be worn when operating equipment.
• Maintain clear isles (not blocking exits, extinguishers, etc.)
• Follow all other department & plant-wide safety rules.
• Carries out all duties & responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s safety program & procedures.

Skills or Experience Required:

• Must have High School diploma or GED.

Other Position Demands or Requirements:

• Must be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids:
• Manual Mills
• Drill Press
• Vertical band saw
• Hand drills

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