Tooling Specialist (1st shift, Monday-Friday, 630am-230pm)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 27 - 35
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Tooling Specialistis responsible for effectively designing engineering drafting & building jigs fixtures die sets and specialized machines to meet customer print and quality specifications. This position will also be working with other departments on large projects and specialized cells.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
- Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
- Set up and run tool room equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output
- Draw the part model using CAD software if not provided by the customer
- Verify that both the provided customer model and customer print match
- Design build and program various tooling using CAD and CAM software (e.g. jigs fixtures die/punch tooling specialized tooling etc.)
- Keep safety top of mind when designing and building parts for anyone that will come into contact or operate the part
- Designs should incorporate ease of repair
- Document projects accordingly: including cost of material components & labor time
- Responsible for ordering material and components
- Ensure that all fixtures and components are built and assembled correctly
- Produce customer prototypes when needed
- Verify that parts meet customer or internal specifications and process capability requirements
- Ensure that all processes meet quoted rates
- Maintain CAD file accuracy for any tooling or part model
- Consistently work and communicate with other employees throughout the department and company
- Recognize opportunities for development of continuous improvement for department processes and procedures
- Work closely with the Account Services department regarding tooling concepts
- Work with outside service vendors on various tooling needs; special tooling cutters equipment components etc.
- Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S (standardize sustain sort set in order and shine)
- Assist in the training of employees related to tooling as needed
- Assist in other departments as directed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology or related program
- Experience:
- 3 years of tool making set-up programming and CNC machine operating experience preferred
- Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Recognize and take action on safety concerns
- Effectively work in a team environment
- Utilize the proper inspection equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong coordination and judgment skills
- Advanced math skills
- Properly use appropriate measuring tools
- Excellent blueprint reading skills with a good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
BENEFITS
- A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
- Group Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
- Company Provided Work Uniforms
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Starting base pay: $27-$35/hour
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Alexandria Industries is a multifaceted manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions, machining, stretch forming, bending, heatsinks, and injection molding. Learn more.
