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Hitchiner Manufacturing · 21 hours ago

Master Tool Maker

US Operations - Main Campus, 594 Elm Street, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Hitchiner Manufacturing is a leading supplier of investment castings and subassemblies. They are seeking a Master Tool Maker to support manufacturing production by servicing, repairing, and fabricating tooling used in the investment casting process.

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Responsibilities

Studies and interprets supplied specifications such as casting drawings, sketches, tool work orders, models/castings, and/or other information from Engineering or other stake holders to determine materials, machine tools, and methodology necessary to satisfy the tooling issue at hand

Performs any dimensional inspection, preliminary design, disassembly, assembly, cleaning as needed to determine source (s) of tooling issues, establish scope of work and make estimations of time required to complete the job

Basic sets up, programs, operates machine tools such as, but not limited to, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and band saws as required to complete specified actions relative to the tooling in question

Uses hand tools to grind, file, polish and validate using measuring devices

Clean dies, trouble shoot issues at the wax press supporting production, move tooling to storage

Assist Tooling Coordinator in receiving and inspecting new tooling, cataloguing and ensuring markings are correct

Capable of connecting any wiring or hydraulics and pneumatics as required

Provides feedback and makes recommendations as to design, set up, and operational modifications necessary to increase longevity or effectiveness of tooling encountered

Must purchase and maintain tools of the trade as required by the job and ensure calibration is current

Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets

Maintain a clean and orderly working environment

Inform your supervisor about problems that occur

May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance

Qualification

Machine shop experienceWax die setupTroubleshootingCNC machine operationComputer skillsPhysical dexterityTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

A minimum of 3 years of machine shop experience or related wax die set up, die cleaning, troubleshooting is required

Knowledge of wax injection tooling and press parameters would be advantageous

Work will be performed under the guidance of the department supervisor and or designated trainer

The Technician C must so be cross-training to meet the requirements of the 'B' level classification including working towards Associate Degree

Computer skills required in Excel, Word, Access, with CAD Solid Works being a plus

Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs

Must have a vision requirement of 20/30, near correctable

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees

Medical and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)

401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting

Company Profit Sharing Plan

3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority

We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth

Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Company

Hitchiner Manufacturing

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry.

Founded in 1946

Milford, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees