New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce

Tool Maker / Machinist

Posted: 12/08/2024

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide tooling and machining support for motor, rotor and stator manufacturing business. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with production scheduler to manufacture fixtures, jigs and miscellaneous tooling in a timely manner. Assist Engineering with tooling design and manufacturability as needed. • Assist with the repair of manufacturing tooling and equipment as directed by Tooling/CNC production supervisor. • Work within tooling department to optimize machine usage time and reduce constraints due to time, material, or equipment. • Program, setup and run CNC machine tool equipment and setup and run manual machine tool equipment efficiently. • Inform your Supervisor of tooling material inventory to keep it at an appropriate level. Request general or special materials as necessary. • Work directly with production and engineering personnel to troubleshoot problems with tooling or manufacturing equipment. • Support general machine shop production schedules by filling in to perform production-machining operations as requested. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Basic computer knowledge. • Ability to setup and run a broad range of manual machining equipment. • Ability to communicate and work effectively with various levels of the organization including production, scheduling, engineering, and management. Education: • High School diploma is required plus 2 or more years of machining experience. • A 2-year degree in a tooling or machining discipline is preferred. Experience: • Experience in a manufacturing or tooling setting is preferred. • Experience and/or training in writing and executing CNC programs in G&M code is required. • CAMWorks programming experience a plus. Physical Requirements: The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Other Requirements: Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer: Windings is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.