L3Harris

Job Title: Tool Maker C - Level

Job Code:  8587

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: 4/10; Every Friday OFF

Job Description:

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The successful Tool Maker (Level C)will be responsible forfabricating, assembling and modifying a wide variety of machine tools, fixtures, molds and metal working dies.

• The Tool Maker utilizes computer controlled machinery, a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments to deliver custom products. 
• This position works collaboratively with engineering; recommending materials based on machinability or end use, and by resolving problems related to design issues, work-holding arrangements, and fabrication methods. 
• The Tool Maker will work in a flexible environment, prioritizing work using information provided by work order requests and Supervisor input.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate a wide range of manual tools and CNC machinery (lathes, broaches, grinders, mills, drill presses, etc.) to perform various close tolerance (± 0.0005”) machining operations
• Develop machining processes by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering specifications to fabricate and modify custom tooling, gauges, and fixtures
• Provide rough estimate of hours for products based on engineering drawings or sketches
• Set up and operate machinery in accordance with operational & safety requirements
• Select machine control speeds, feeds, and path of cut based on machine operation, selected cutting tool and machining characteristics of material
• When applicable, assemble and review that each finished tool piece mates with other tool pieces to form a complete tool, die, fixture or jig
• Assist and troubleshoot with setup and operation of tooling in production equipment
• Review machining tools for obvious signs of wear; rework or replace tools as required
• Heat-treat finished pieces in accordance with engineering drawing
• Perform machine maintenance as required

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with the reading and interpretation of blueprints, schematics and drawings, GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerancing)
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in reading, editing, and modifying G-code for CNC programming.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with CAD/CAM software.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience in material selection
• 2+ years’ experience with SurfCam
• 2+ years’ experience with Brother high speed tapping machines
• 2+ years’ experience with HAAS machining centers
• 2+ years’ experience with ProtoTRAK CNC mills and lathes  
• Completion of Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship program
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)