Tool Room Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Thoroughly communicate and demonstrate skills and abilities to Supervisor at start of internship and throughout as new skills are learned and developed.
• Depending on qualified skills and abilities intern will be required to utilize shop equipment to complete machining tasks as requested by Supervisor.
• Shadow machinists and tool and die makers as directed. May be utilized as a shared service when needed.
• Assist machinists and tool and die makers with any needs associated to their project.
• Actively participate in tool room discussions concerning project planning, scheduling and status.
• Assist Supervisor, Department Manager and Assistant Manager with shop organization and cleanliness projects and tasks.
• Regular and reliable attendance in the factory/office is required.
• This position requires work to be performed on-site at our corporate office and does not provide for working from home offices.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must have completed at least one year of a training in a machining or tool and die making degree or certification program at an accredited trade school.
• Basic knowledge and use of machining equipment, such as manual milling machines, grinders, lathes, CNC machines, as well a high level of capability with the use of basic hand tools is preferred.
• Pays close attention to detail, must be able to interpret schematics and part prints.
• Strong time management, prioritization, multi-tasking, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Positive, collaborative, and open-minded attitude.
• Self-motivated, responsible and ambitious.
• Ability to apply good judgment and make decisions independently.
• Effective professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Can represent themselves, the department and the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to work well and effectively communicate with team members.
• Computer skills: General computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred, but not required.

The hours for this position are 7am - 4pm, Monday through Thursday.