What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toolmaker position at Nucap US?
NUCAP is a major supplier of brake technologies and components to OEMs for the past 25 years. We support our partners in the development of superior brake products. Designed alongside foundation brake engineers and utilizing our vast knowledge base, our products are driven by safety, fit, form and functional requirements. NUCAP is also the innovation engine behind future technologies, including our GRIP Metal and SpiderTech divisions. Our Wolcott, C.T. location is currently seeking a Toolmaker to join our company.
Position Summary:
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool including 4-Slide.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
- Set up and operate machines,
- Inspect work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
- Start machines and turn hand wheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
- Move controls or mount gears, cams, or templates in machines to set feed rates and cutting speeds, depths and angles.
- Position, adjust, and secure stock material or work pieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.
- Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
- Compute data, such as gear dimensions or machine settings, applying knowledge of shop mathematics.
- Instruct other workers in machine set-up and operation.
- Change worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools or brushes, using hand tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
- Toolmaker: 1 year (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No