Tool Maker C

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 for fabricating, 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)

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.