Tool and Die Maker Journeyman

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Benefits of working at Barnes Bullets

Awesome co-workers and great culture
Monthly Incentive Pay Plan
Progression Program for Long Term Careers
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Excellent Safety Record
Discounts on Barnes and other industry products
Health, Dental, & Vision benefits available
Employer matches on 401(k) plan
Employer paid Life Insurance

General Summary:

An individual with extensive experience setting up and operating Manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, drills, etc. An individual with vast experience operating CAD systems proficiently, who has experience using calipers, micrometers, comparators, or other such required tools for this position.

If you enjoy work that requires patience, precision, and concentration—and take pride in doing things right the first time—we would like to hear from you. Join a team that values quality, craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Details:

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

Must be to work on time every day, unless excused
Must know how to program CNC machines manually and with the aid of CAD/CAM software.
Must know how to proficiently operate manual and CNC lathes, mills, grinders, drills, saws, etc.
Must be able to take complex jobs from the blueprint stage to completion without assistance in a timely, efficient manner.
Must understand how to read and produce high quality parts following blueprints.
Must be able to create blueprints as needed.
Must understand the tool and die making process.
Must be able to do engineering as needed for projects.
Must know how to do setups on mills and lathes.
Must know how to change tools and offsets on CNC equipment.
Must have a good knowledge and understanding of machining feeds and speeds in a variety of commonly manufactured metals and plastics.
Must know how to do program adjustments.
Must be able to check parts and tooling dimensionally using the comparator, micrometers, calipers, etc.
Must be able to record necessary paperwork legibly and accurately.
Must be willing to learn and accept new responsibilities.
Complete first articles and final inspections to ensure parts are manufactured to print.
Must be careful, alert, work safely and keep a clean work area.
Must wear safety glasses at all times while in the shop area.
Shift work required as needed or on a permanent basis.
Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.

Education. Skills, and Experience

To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology and/or at least six years job shop and tool and die making experience.
Must be teachable.
Punctuality and reliability are necessary.
Must have good math skills, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Proficient reading skills and be able to create and follow procedures correctly.
Proficient writing skills and be able to fill out paperwork correctly and legibly.
Personal Tool Requirements: (Including but not limited to) 0-3” micrometers (.0001 increments) and 0-6” caliper (.001 increments), test dial indicator, travel dial indicator, magnetic base-dovetail holder, edge finder, 0-3” depth micrometers, and any other tools needed on a regular basis for machining (These tools must be checked and calibrated periodically and kept in good working order

Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficiently enough to perform the following:

Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision.
Read and comprehend process instructions.
Record pertinent process information as required.

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 outside weather.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but is often loud in specified areas. Hearing and eye protection are provided.
Safety Shoes meeting OSHA/ANSI Z-41 specifications are required for anyone working in the production department. Anyone working on the ammunition loading equipment or working in the Ballistic Lab are required to have electrostatic dissipative (ESD) shoes.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires a great deal of movement and standing on your feet up to 100% of the day.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to kneel, crouch, reach and stoop.
Good hearing and listening habits to determine abnormal machines noises.
Good visual skills to determine part defects and flaws.
Good hygiene and grooming habits (no jewelry permitted), long hair must be pulled back, no loose clothing or exposed midriffs, closed toed shoes required.

Compensation package:

Starting salary: DOE
Monthly Incentive Plan
Vacation
Holiday
Health, Dental, & Vision benefits available
Employer matches on 401(k) plan
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employee discounts on Barnes Bullets products and services

Barnes Bullets is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Tool and Die Maker Journeyman