Toolmaker I

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary Country/Region: US Location: Marysville, MI, US Job Summary Works as a mechanical skilled trades person on production equipment. Performing gauges, and tooling changes/set-ups. Solid CNC background needed for gauging machines. Job Duties/ Responsibilities: Operate Mobile CMMS Device I-Pad for Reactive Calls as well as Preventive Maintenance assignments. Effectively perform Dresser gauges on CNC machines. Utilize understanding of mechanics of machining and grinding centers, heat-treat furnaces, and assembly lines to maintain production and improve processes. Effectively navigate through CNC control systems. Effectively complete machine changeovers to ensure product quality to maintain production and improve processes. Utilize understanding of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Force presses, gauging stations, and automated welding assembly to maintain production and improve processes. Utilize calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators to check for run out and ensure product quality, complete end of arm tooling inspections, and assist in gauging. Assist with fabrication work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools or assemblies. Perform tests with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications and make needed adjustments, as necessary. Assist in file, grind, shim, and adjustment tasks to properly fit parts together per print. Lift, position and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates. Cut shape and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rulers, and hand tools. Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly. Perform incidental tasks as required to complete a larger task. Adhere to safety requirements and processes. Accept and execute direction from various members of the management team. Assist in Troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems. Work with outside vendors. Work in an efficient manner to minimize equipment down time. Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and other formal training. Comply with all IATF policies and procedures. Utilize OJT (on the job training) with a qualified Toolmaker/Machine Builder to ensure full machine gauges on CNC machines is acquired and applied. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills and Experience: Minimum of (5) years related CNC experience. Must have high school diploma or GED. Must have own tools. Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience in the Automotive industry in a manufacturing environment. Skilled trades technical education. CNC machine builder. Manufacturing experience. Gauging experience. Any needed training will be mostly OJT (on the Job training) with a qualified Toolmaker/Machine Builder. Physical Requirements of Position: Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to an engineering lab atmosphere with some office exposure. The engineering lab includes a machine shop, where the associate is exposed to potentially hazardous equipment and moderate to high noise levels, both requiring the use of protective equipment to ensure the safety of the associate. Diversity Commitment: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. Equal Employment Opportunity: Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr