Job Summary:

The Tooling Machinist is responsible for mold and infusion bag fabrication, repair, maintenance and setup. The individual is responsible for continuous improvement within the facility and in particular withing the scope of their responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Setup and changeover of molds per production schedule.

• Assembles, repairs, and fabricates parts or components for molds or infusion bags by operating mechanical equipment.

• Operates chop guns, saws, grinders, and all other shop equipment necessary to repair molds and infusion bags.

• Inspect and maintain molds; clean, wax, buff and polish to ensure parts do not stick to mold in production.

• Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check the accuracy and quality of machined parts.

• Select and operate the appropriate tools to cut, shape, or finish metal, plastic, or composite material.

• Identify and order replacement parts, tooling, etc. and communicate with vendors for tooling products.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, interpret documents and blueprints.

• Ability to apply fractions, addition, subtraction, division and decimals, and common fractions in all units of measure.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and mechanical equipment and tools.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or general education (GED) is required.

• Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up 35-100 pounds. Charles Industries' weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• The employee regularly works near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock.

• Noise level is usually loud, hearing protection and testing are required. PPE required.

• Safety shoes/boots are required.