Tooling Technician
Axelon Services Corporation
Dodge Center, MN
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Communication Skills, Crane, Drilling Equipment, Engineering Management, Forklift, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintenance - Plumbing, Mobile Devices, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Time Management, Welding
LOCATION
Dodge Center, MN
POSTED
Today
Pay: $47K - $58K (Hourly pay rate: $23-28/hr depending on experience level)
Summary:
- Location: Dodge Center, MN
- Direct Hire Opportunity
- 2nd shift: Monday - Friday - 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM
- Fridays are generally an 8-hour shift as business needs allow
- Saturday hours may also be necessary based on business needs from 5 PM - 10 PM/11 PM
- $2/hour Shift differential
- Must be able to work in the US
- Education: Does NOT require GED or HS Diploma, only applicable experience
Responsibilities:
- Read GD&T on prints to build tools
- Communicate verbally with co-workers to maintain a safe working environment
- Accept tooling challenges to help the company succeed
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
- Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
- Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basis
- Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic, plumbing, and mechanical problems
- Replace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components on jigs and fixtures
- Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting. Operate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safely
- Inspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operation
- Operate jigs and fixtures shop equipment like CNC lathe, CNC Mill, standard drilling, and saw machine
- Transport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facility
- Use a variety of hand and power tools
- Report repair statuses to department supervisors
- Communicate using handheld radios with other tool techs or assistance supervisor
- Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
- Sweep and clean shop areas
- Work required hours and maintain an excellent attendance record
- Work overtime and support weekends during planned shutdowns and to keep delivery projects on time as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Communicate to supervisor or engineers about missing parts
- Support SMS audits and perform jigs preventive maintenance
- Work closely with engineers and be open to changes driven by new strategies
Requirements:
- Certified Sr. Welder
- Forklift Certified
- At least 5 years of welding experience
Preferred Skills:
- Experience running CNC Machines in jigs shop
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, keeping safety and quality at high standards
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
- Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
- Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
- Hear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from handheld radios
- Perform counting tasks
- Read safety manuals, blueprints, and work orders
- Understand and identify safety issues
- Maintain balance when walking and standing on potentially slippery work floor
- Maintain balance when climbing onto a forklift truck, ladders, and steps
- Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
- Tolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasks
- Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching, and confined space while performing tasks
- Have good hand-eye coordination
- Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
- Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
- Remember task sequence and safety constraints
- Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment
- Ability to organize prints to keep track of parts received from fab and vendors during the tool build
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
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