Tool & Die

Benefits:

• Wages adjusted for experience
• 5 paid vacation days during first year of employment
• 11 paid vacation days starting in year two
• Rollover and payout options for unused vacation
• Potential increase at 90 days and 6 months
• $1.00/hr Attendance Premium
• Overtime Premium
• Quarterly and Yearly Attendance Incentive
• Retention Bonuses at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year
• Medical ~ Dental ~ Vision Benefits at 90 Days
• 401k w/ % Matching at 6 Months
• Full–time Employment Opportunities with overtime
• On the job training with advancement opportunities

Position Summary:

Tooling Technician is responsible to make sure that required tooling is available when needed without defects and within tolerance guidelines.

We will provide on-the-job training.

Essential Job Functions:

• Set up, maintain and clean the CNC and manual profile and face grinders to sharpen or profile tooling to institute and provide a sharp and precise tool
• Re-tips tooling by following all procedures as set in the guidelines and performs these duties safely and efficiently on a precise level without interruptions
• Check all Profiles to assure that the template, gauge and tool matches the 10 x 1
• Dresses the grinding wheel to match the stylus to assure an accurate profile that meets the tolerance set by the company guidelines
• Balances tools to a measure of weights displacements for the cutter to run smooth, eliminating defects on the work piece, and longevity of spinal bearings
• Stamping and recording all aspects of tooling
• Sharpen and replace knives on planers
• Manufacture and replace sanding wheels efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of machines and how to replace saw blades and certain cutters when dull
• Provide all sites with accurate and precise tooling
• Work closely with engineering, draftsmen, and QAL’s to develop tooling and troubleshoot complications that may arise
• Able to work with vendors when needed
• Work closely with maintenance for machine set ups and troubleshooting
• Able to measure accurately
• Set up, inspect, and measure tooling for power mat molders.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Reading, writing and arithmetic skills
• Advanced computer skills to include CNC Programming
• Must be organized, have attention to detail and possess the ability to carry out a variety of functions within a specific timeframe
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings.
• Must be able to identify material species and defects.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand and bench power tools and be able to operate production machinery with various controls and adjustments.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to stand for 8-12 hours per day
• Must be able to walk for approximately 5-6 hours throughout an average workday
• Must be able to work in an environment where there is exposure to dirt, dust, noise, heat, and cold. Occasionally exposed to hazardous materials.

Conestoga Wood Specialties is looking to hire new individuals who want to become a key member to our outstanding workforce – a workforce that values our reputation for leadership in producing quality products for the kitchen and bath industry. Conestoga values providing top-quality products to our customers through the hard work and dedication of our employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation for this position?

Work Location: One location