Model Shop Toolmaker II
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Job Location:
Radford, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all duties of the Model Shop Specialist including studying sample parts blueprints drawings and engineering information to determine machining methods operational sequences dimensions and tolerances.
- Set up and operate manual and CNC machines requiring exact setups and the use of special or fabricated fixtures improvised holding methods and precise alignment techniques to prevent part distortion and maintain close tolerances.
- Identify select recommend adapt and improvise tooling for complex and unique machining operations in both the model shop and production environments.
- Plan and execute work in the proper operational sequence to ensure dimensional accuracy fit interrelationships surface finish and functional performance.
- Interpret complex drawings sketches and prints including GD&T; recognize and communicate errors or omissions that could interfere with quality or production. CMM operations knowledge preferred.
- Calculate dimensions tolerances offsets and machining allowances for metal flow shrinkage spring fit and finishing; raise concerns when requirements are unclear.
- Calculate write and troubleshoot programs for conversational CNC work centers (ProtoTRAK or similar) to fabricate components to engineering specifications.
- Perform skilled bench work including filing fitting scraping lapping timing indexing assembling and adjusting components to meet configuration tolerance and surface finish requirements.
- Work collaboratively with engineering quality manufacturing engineering and supervisory personnel to troubleshoot and resolve design equipment and operational issues.
- Support the production machine shop by providing technical direction recommendations on tooling and guidance on optimal machining methods and sequences.
- Handle walkin and urgent requests to support down machines or critical production needs often requiring work from sample parts sketches or onsite workstation reviews without compromising workstation integrity or quality.
- Plan and execute repairs using a variety of tools fixtures and jigs with complex nesting and locating features unique to each product line.
- Apply working knowledge of machining characteristics of various materials and metals to preset cutting tools and optimize machining processes.
- Proactively identify quality and performance issues and recommend procedural tooling or training improvements.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities including Kaizens and SMED events.
- Train develop guide and mentor other department employees including Model Shop Programmer I team members to achieve higher levels of skill productivity and quality performance.
- Actively research and pursue new machining technologies and stateoftheart equipment to keep the shop at the leading edge of manufacturing capability.
- Support both model shops and production shops across plants with machining and programming needs as required due to business demand or staffing constraints.
Education and Experience
Associatedegree in Machine Technology or equivalent certification or 2 years minimum experience as Model Shop Specialistwith Kollmorgenpreferred.
Ten years of combined manual and CNC machining experience.
Certificate in GD&T or equivalent experience in drawing reviews.
KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities
General Metallurgy knowledge relating to the heat treatment of metals to produce desired hardness.
Knowledge of design techniques tools andprinciplesinvolved in production of precision technical plans blueprints drawings and models.
Critical thinking and complexproblem-solvingskills toidentifyalternative and correct solutions.
Self-motivated and capable of completing tasks without supervision and within time limits.
Knowledge of arithmetic algebra geometry statistics and their applications.
Use of complicated drawings specifications charts tables and related.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger handle or feel;reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear.The employeefrequentlyis required tostand walk and sit.The employeeis occasionally required toclimb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
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Benefits
- Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail
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About Company
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.
