Tool Room Operator

Description Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to building, maintaining, and repairing various cutting tools, fixtures, gauging and assisting in equipment repair as needed.
Key Responsibilities · Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per Franklin Fueling Systems.
· Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Supervisor.
· Maintains a clean and organized work environment to facilitate manufacturing functions.
· Meets daily work schedule as assigned.
· Participates in improvement events and recommends improvements to existing processes.
· Responsible for the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of conventional and computer numerically controlled machines such as, lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, grinders, and otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
· Responsible for smoothing and polishing flat and/or contoured surfaces of tools and parts using various machines including, but not limited to scrapers, abrasive stones, files and/or power grinders.
· Responsible for conducting test runs with completed tools and making adjustments as necessary to meet specifications.
· Responsible for ensuring tools are in proper working conditions before storage.
· Utilizes various machines to create the required part as determined.
· Reads and follows blueprints and/or sketches to create or modify tools.
· Supports the manufacturing process by assisting in repair of equipment.
· Follow detailed assembly machining instructions, processes, and procedures.
Correctly operate all required inspection equipment and record findings as required.
Perform daily maintenance and continuous improvement on machines · Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise Skills and Abilities • Ability to effectively communicate with and motivate all production floor employees.
• Works with various hand and power tools.
• Understanding of CNC machining centers such as, lathes and mills.
• Ability to generate a simple CNC programs for multi axis lathes and mills.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Utilizes common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Provides accurate work on a consistent basis meeting precise tolerances and standards.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment performing a variety of frequently changing tasks.
• Ability to work alone effectively under stress and in situations dangerous to self or others.
• Understanding and operation of precision measuring equipment including , but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore mics, optical comparator.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and reading programs.
• Ability to make offsets.
• Ability to understand G and M codes, and CNC programs.
• Strong personal skills to work with others in training and trouble shooting.
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• Ability to edit programing and change inserts on perishable tooling.
• Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.
Education and Experience • High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• 6 months of experience working in a tool and die specialist type position (required).
May substitute education for experience.
Computer Skills • Basic computer knowledge (required).
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES • While performing the functions of this job, the employee is: o Continually required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.
; stand.
o Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs.
; push or pull; walk.
o Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
; sit; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or ramps; turn wrenches, valves, or handles; bend or twist; use upper extremities; reach above shoulders; reach to full extension.
• The employee must continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates and worktables using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle plates.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include regular peripheral viewing; viewing length changes; close viewing with depth perception; and occasional distance viewing.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the need to perceive the spoken voice clearly and the need to hear warning signals up to 70dbs with or without assistance.
• Specific speech abilities regularly required by this job include comprehensible speech.
The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Benefits Franklin Fueling Systems is the premier designer and manufacturer of the world's most complete line of petroleum equipment including Submersible Pumping Systems, Piping and Containment Systems, Service Station Hardware, Dispensing Systems, Fuel Management Systems, and Transport Systems.
We have a passion for quality and innovation.
Your career at Franklin will be well rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits-and more.
We understand a fulfilling family life is the foundation to a successful professional one.
We strive to promote from within and help every employee realize their professional potential.
We believe in lifetime careers that continually challenge and fulfill.
About Franklin Electric Fueling We are a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of products and systems focused on the movement and management of water and fuel.
We offer pumps, motors, drives, and controls for use in a wide variety of residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
Franklin Electric is proud to be named in Newsweek’s lists of America’s Most Responsible Companies and Most Trusted Companies for 2022.