This is a highly skilled position that requires a motivated individual to work closely with the Production and Engineering teams to develop new products in I.C.O.P. and Baird style transfer presses.

• Set up and maintain production on a full range of ICOP and Baird style presses as well as auxiliary equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering for initial tool design, prototypes, and improvements needed for current production tools.
• Train less skilled team members and apprentices.
• Support other development and production teams as required.
• Build and assemble custom tooling, gages, jigs, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments, hand tools, welding, and other shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure work meets AS9100, IATF16949, and/or ISO13485 manufacturing standards.

• Completion of a certified State Approved Apprenticeship or equivalent machine tool experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience setting up, maintaining, and developing precision, high-quality deep drawn metal components.
• Proficient use of all manual tool room equipment.
• Extensive background in building precision tooling, in both steel and carbide, for transfer presses.
• Knowledge and use of precision measuring instruments.
• Extensive background in deep draw, holding close tolerances, using a variety of materials.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory of cutting and forming as it relates to the stamping and deep draw processes.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow verbal instruction, read, and comprehend blueprints, including G.D&T.
• U.S. Person - This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined under ITAR and EAR.

• Knowledge of roll threading, beading, notching, and side piercing.
• Basic knowledge of progressive tooling.
• Basic understanding of secondary operations and power presses.
• Basic welding.

• Normal manufacturing working environment.
• Lift, push, and/or pull 50 pounds.
• Stand at least 95% of scheduled shift.
• Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials.
• Some exposure to noise, dirt, chemicals, and temperature variations (while using OSHA relevant PPE).