Hines Precision Inc., a growing, local manufacturer of high-volume precision metal stampings, serving the global automotive, electronics, and consumer goods industries, seeks a highly motivated and experienced full- or part-time Toolmaker. We are located in Owensboro, KY, approx. one hour east of Evansville, an hour north of Bowling Green, and two hours west of Louisville.
The talented person we seek takes pride in his or her role in manufacturing critical components used by our customers. Our customers are leaders in their respective industries. We are ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 certified, and ITAR registered. We ship world-wide.
We have expertise in high-volume, tight tolerance production needs. We run progressive, four-slide, and transfer tools. Tonnages up to 600T.
In this position, your primary responsibility is to ensure the economical and defect-free operation of our stamping tools. This is an important role as our toolmakers are key contributors of our ability to satisfy our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Setup, maintain, and service press tools to produce parts that meet customer and internal requirements
- Perform routine service of tool components per tool maintenance plans
- Provide input to development and improvement of tool maintenance plans
- Prevent, diagnose, and return-to-service tool failures to minimize downtime
- Document production results, tool maintenance and repairs
- As needed, manufacture spare tooling
- Operate and service ancillary equipment necessary for the efficient operation of presses
- Participate and maintain readiness of customer and certifying agency audits
- Train inspector operators on stockups, inspection methods, and material handling
- Train other toolmakers on tool specific maintenance requirements
- Maintain the work area to a high standard, consistent with 5S principles
- Comply with safety requirements, and contribute positively to a safe work environment for yourself and others
- For advancement, perform lead toolmaker duties, diagnose persistent production challenges, and troubleshoot new tools efficiently and effectively
- Occasional professional interaction with customers
Requirements:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Toolmaker apprenticeship preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of two years of production toolmaker experience
- Tight tolerance, high volume part production a plus
Skills:
- Ability to diagnose causes of variability in part attributes during production
- Competence in print reading, GD&T, etc.
- Machining with manual equipment, and with CNC equipment a plus
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and with tight timelines
- Ability to participate and foster a positive and professional work environment
- Use of hard gauges, comparators, and CMMs
- Problem-solving competence, including familiarity with 8D, 5Why, and other diagnostic tools
Benefits:
- Medical, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Paid sick/personal time, holidays, and vacation
- Clean, climate-controlled environment
- Family membership at on-site fitness facility
Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or green card holder).
www.hinesprecision.com
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Toolmaking: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Owensboro, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations