Tool Maker A-Level

Description

Responsible for manufacturing jigs, fixtures, dies, prototypes, machine tools, cutting tools (such as milling cutters and form tools), gauges, and other tools used in manufacturing processes. Apply knowledge of tool design, math, metal proprieties, machining, and assembly procedures. Create blueprints, sketches, tool description, and plans sequence of operations.

This position includes work affecting conformity to product requirements.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Title and Definition

Growth Mindset

• Demonstrates learning is a life-long journey
• Seeks feedback
• Grows from feedback
• Learns from problems
• Challenges the status quo by proposing “a better way”

Effective Communication

• Creates safe dialogue (pool of meaning)
• Asks questions
• Listens Separates fact from story
• Develops mutual understanding
• Provides relevant information to others quickly and accurately
• Maintains confidentiality

Problem Solving (PDSA i.e. Plan, Do, Study, Act)

• Separates opinion from fact
• Utilizes theory and data for problem solving
• Focuses on the root cause, not the symptom
• Goes an inch wide and a mile deep when problem solving
• Seeks collaboration (believes two minds are better than one)
• Understands the difference between common and special cause
• Separates what must be done well now, and what can be improved later
• Thinks strategically and can articulate what you are (and are not) trying to do

Accountability

• Takes actions consistent with our values
• Takes responsibility for results (no blame)
• Team members can rely on you
• Slf motivated
• Self disciplined
• Accepts responsibility for self improvement
• Appreciates and supports systems:
  • Policies
  • Standards
  • Safety
  • Quality

Collaboration/Teamwork

• Treats team members with respect
• Provides positive reinforcement
• Contributes ideas
• Actively participates
• Fulfills commitments
• Achievement driven

Position Specific Competencies
Title and Definition

Work Area A-Level

Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment. (floors are clean and oil spill/leak are addressed immediately, machines are wiped down daily, inspection gages are clean and orderly, all tools are maintained clean, orderly, and stored on shadow boards etc.)

Uses time effectively A-Level

Stays on task and completes assignment/s in a timely manner. Assist team members when current responsibilities have been completed.

Part Loading A-Level

Able to ensure surfaces are free of chips and load parts in standard fixtures, vise, chucks, and qualify fixtures. Can identify a defective fixture via wear, damage, loose pins, and poor part fit on fixture.

Advanced Machining Skills

Able to operate the following: manual mills, lathes, drill presses, jig bores, surface grinders, pedestal grinders, machine lapping, and belt sanders. Able to perform basic deburring, hand lapping, hand tapping, and has intermediate cutting tool knowledge. Able to indicate the following: vises, reamers, form tools, drills, chucks, and visually inspect tool for sharpness. Able to perform secondary operations, re-work, and manufacture fixtures.

Inspection Skills A-Level

Able to use and set the following: OD Micrometer, depth micrometer, indicating micrometer, intertest, OD test, Diatest, dial bore, inter micrometer, calipers, height gage, height master, indicators, drop indicators, gage pins, deltronic pins, air gaging, functional gaging, thread gages, comparator, gage blocks, indicator/surface plate to inspect flatness, centerline, height, and V-block inspections. Advanced understanding of ANSI 14.5 symbology, interpretation and application.

Advanced Toolmaking

Able to design and manufacture effective and user friendly holding fixtures/gages/jigs with poke-yoke devices. Able to perform rework to close tolerances, precision grinding, jig boring, honing, and prototype machining. Has advanced troubleshooting skills.

Work Order Processing

Able to read and understand job step information, W/C priorities. Can perform WIP moves, work center log-in, create NCMR's, and maintains material lot integrity.

Physical Demands - General Activities

• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Frequently
• Climbing/Balancing - Occasionally
• Reaching with Arms and Hands - Frequently
• Stooping-Kneeling-Crouching-Crawling - Occasionally
• Hearing - Frequently
• Feeling/Touching - Regularly
• Vision - Close, Peripheral, Depth, Ability to Adjust Focus - Regularly

Physical Demands - Lifting Requirements

• Lifting/Moving up to 10 lbs. - Regularly
• Lifting/Moving up to 25 lbs. - Regularly
• Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs. - Occasionally