Tool Cutting/Sharpening Technician

Purpose:   Supports production by sharpening and tracking gear tooling

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

· Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.

· Responsible for replenishing production floor with approved tooling that is maintained by the sharpening room (all gear and spline manufacturing tools)

· Tracks and maintains gear tooling inventory as needed

· Responsible for communication with department supervisors to ensure gear tooling requirement-tracking procedures are followed in all areas.

· Operate and program new and existing machines in the sharpening room

· Inspect and accurately measure wear of hobs, broach bars and solid body cutters prior to sharpening

· Responsible for coordinating, packaging, and shipment for all tools requiring reconditioning (sharpening and coating) as needed

· Works with engineering dept. on new tools, testing, and changes as needed

· Monitors and reorders required tooling for sharpening room, i.e. sharpening wheels as needed

· Perform duties of Tool Crib Attendants as needed

· Demonstrate commitment to the TEAM Industries Quality Management system and Objectives.

· Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.

· Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

    Education & Experience:

· High School diploma or GED preferred

· Equivalent combination of 3-year experience of CNC and/or manual operation including setup. Gearing background preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Detail and accuracy oriented

· Ability to acquire Mag Particle certification

· On the job training

Training:

· Reference OJT

Physical Demands

· Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking)

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Able to continuously operate a minimum of 3 hours

See Functional Job Description for complete demands