Machinist

Company: Penn Engineering
Location: Toms River
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSUMMARYUnder limited supervision of Molded Tooling Manager, supports Production by developing, constructing, altering and repairing a wide variety of injection molds, tooling, and components. Performs assignments that use normal tool room equipment for work involving accurate measurements and extremely close tolerances.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Checks and repairs molds for mold readiness program ensuring optimal running condition.Troubleshoots as required on all molds, including but not limited to rack, slide, straight open/close molds, and including parts with both internal and external threads, hot runners, and multiple cavities.Completes changeovers of mold components as necessary to meet schedule demands.Confirms parts by comparing measurements to specifications.Confirms assembly by verifying dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, etc.Completes assembly by bolting and doweling parts and components.Diagnoses and corrects issues in the typical Heyco Mold.Sets up and operates machine tools to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.Plans, alters, and repairs a wide variety of tools, jigs, dies, fixtures and gauges to very close tolerances.Troubleshoots mold problems on production floor.Works from schedules and oral and written instructions. Prepares and installs tools per established operating procedures.Completes and files required information for repairs to be made on worksheets.Reports any problems or damage to components or molds to owner and supervisor.Works to continuously improve skills and capabilities. Makes suggestions on how to improve procedures.Keeps work areas clean and orderly.Follows all departmental procedures to ensure quality requirements are met.May be required to work overtime as business conditions dictate.Performs other duties as required.RequirementsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEAssociate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years experience building and repairing injection molds and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings and schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to correctly perform basic shop math, simple trigonometry and Statistical Process Control calculations.REASONING ABILITY Ability to identify and solve practical problems dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.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 employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and high, precarious places.Employee is required to follow all safety rules and procedures including, but not limited to, using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE for this position includes safety glasses, hearing protection and hard toed shoes. The following PPE may also be necessary based on the tasks being performed: face shields, gloves (general cloth, nitrile chemical resistant, and/or heat resistant).

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