Toolsetting Technician

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) takes great pride in the talented people that come to work here. We offer market leading pay, benefits, optional 4 / 10 work schedule, quarterly bonus potential and a culture focused on employee engagement.

Our work is essential to the world as we provide CNC machining, manual and robotic welding, engineering, program management, inspection, assembly and cleanroom services on a large scale projects to our customers in the Space, Defense, Energy, Nuclear, and Commercial Industries.

Whether you are looking for a place to put your current strong skills to work in a more challenging, purpose filled environment, or you ultimately want long term professional growth and advancement opportunities, this could be the place for you.

We are looking for a Toolsetting Technician

Job Responsibilities :

• Read tool crib log book at the start of each shift and report problems which occur during shift.
• Measures angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, and other specifications, using precision measuring instruments, such as micrometer, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, level protractors, and optical comparators.
• Tests units for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning.
• Inspects gauges and measuring instruments for conformance to specifications
• Determines salvageability of damaged tools, utilizing knowledge of cost of repairs from outside vendors.
• Check Zoller pre-setter at the beginning of each shift. If necessary, reset (program gage clear 50 enter 5.9999 enter 1.9998 enter). Always double-check. Calibrate as necessary.
• Receive, unpack, and store incoming tools and equipment.
• May mark and identify tools and equipment, using identification tag, stamp, or electric marking tool.
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment using computer. Aid in computer description for all tooling and supplies. Issue Bar Codes to tools using bar code scanning equipment.
• Distribute tools and equipment to workers and maintain records of tools and equipment issued and returned, or using computer.
• Sometimes deliver tools or equipment to workers, manually or using handtruck.
• Sometimes locate lost or misplaced tools and equipment.
• After perishable tooling has been used, remove from the rotary tool holders, review tooling for resharpening and place in pertinent regrind tubs. Place special tooling in job drawers and place standard tooling in stock.
• Inspect and measure tools and equipment for defects and wear, visually or using micrometer.
• Sometimes maintain used carbide insert storage for possible scrap value.
• Sometimes work with CAD / CAM Programmers to correct tool sheets as necessary.
• Assist, when necessary, in the daily operation of the tool crib, operating within tool crib standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Send tools out for repair to appropriate vendor.
• Set tools per tool sheets.
• Set up and operate pre-setter.
• Maintain familiarity with the location of all tooling in the tool crib.
• Verify tools (buy off tool carts).
• Ensure MSDS labels are properly attached and clearly marked prior to distributing bottles and containers.
• Assist, when necessary, in the daily operation of the tool crib.
• Distribute weld wire to weld shop personnel at the tool crib door.
• Work with machinist on the machine to trouble tooling problems.

Requirements :

Educational Experience - High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational training, trade school, work experience or apprenticeship with machining background preferred.

Experience - Three to six months experience preferred.

Physical Demands - The employee is required to :

Certification Required -

Visual Acuity - Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of tooling.

Hearing Ability - Accommodations as required for communicating with employees and customers and recognizing sounds associated with machinery.

Working Conditions - The employee is subject to :

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Attendance is an essential job function

About Major Tool

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) was founded in 1946, starting with only four employees to support the commercialization of the jet engine following World War II. Today, MTM is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana with a 600,000+ sq ft. manufacturing facility, 400+ skilled employees, best-in-industry business and quality systems, and project management expertise. Located for easy access on the east side of downtown Indianapolis, we are short commute away from most any place in the counties surrounding Indianapolis. Major Tool is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium. Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums. Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services. All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic, For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options. We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match. In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays, Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool, We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events, short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

1st and 3rd shift