Tool Builder

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc.

Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approved Date: 12/1/16

Job Title: Tool Builder

Department: Production

Summary Sets up and operates all manual tool room equipment to perform various machine functions, such as turning, cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, and broaching of metallic workpieces by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

+ Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.

+ Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations.

+ Verifies that fixture setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding milling and boring sizes, depths, angles, or other specifications.

+ Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and workpiece on machine.

+ Assembles cutting tools in toolholders and positions toolholders in machine magazines.

+ Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to workpiece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.

+ Conducts prove-outs during setups as needed.

+ Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.

+ Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications.

+ Manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.

+ Operates machine manually to perform nonautomated functions when machine malfunctions.

+ Discusses errors with supervisor to resolve problems.

+ Cleans machine, tooling, and parts.

+ Performs machine maintenance.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

Quantity of Work

The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work

The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job

Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.

Attendance/Dependability

Punctuality and attendance.

Teamwork/ Attitude

Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Initiative/Independence

The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy

Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety

Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.