Lead Tooling Specialist

ALIGN PRECISION•Garden Grove, CA

15d

About The Position

Builds fixtures to print for CNC machines & assembly. Build fixtures to print for CNC machines & assembly. Machine prototype parts to print. Machine secondary operations and rework parts. Responsible for accuracy of own work. Use inspection gauges and equipment to check work. Must be able to wear personal safety gear as required to meet OSHA regulations, ie., goggles, gloves, back belt, apron, and respirator when required. Basic blueprint reading and mil spec knowledge. Fill out required paperwork and required documentation.

Requirements

5-6 years of relevant experience
High school degree or equivalent, plus specialized training
Excellent attention to detail
Working knowledge of customer specifications and requirements
Basic computer skills
Problem solving abilities
Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc.
Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)
Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player
Understand and obey safety requirements
Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs
Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time
Capable of standing for long periods

Responsibilities

Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances
Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available.
Anticipates needed stock.
Places and expedites orders for stock, verifying receipt of stock.
Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zeros and reference points
Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches
Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards
Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations
Take measurements
Detect malfunctions
Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
Other duties as assigned