Hubbell
Tool & Die Maker
Responsible for developing, building, modifying, debugging, and repairing a variety of complicated dies, jigs, tools, fixtures, gauges, special machinery, and mechanisms by performing the following duties. Roles & responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Capable of interpreting blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizing product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or work table. Surface grinds and/or profile grinds all surfaces to fit together into assemblies and mechanisms. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances. Heat treats tools or parts. Performs difficult set-ups involving checking and aligning of parts of irregular shapes, including dies. Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part. Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product. Plans, instructs, and assists other tool room personnel. Performs other related duties as necessary. Required qualifications to perform this job successfully include: Must have knowledge of tool steels and its usage. Must be capable of using precision measuring instruments. Education and/or experience: High school graduate or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of other employees and/or supervisors. Mathematical skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls regularly. Reach with hands and arms frequently. Walk, sit and talk or hear occasionally. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus required.
Responsible for developing, building, modifying, debugging, and repairing a variety of complicated dies, jigs, tools, fixtures, gauges, special machinery, and mechanisms by performing the following duties. Roles & responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Capable of interpreting blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizing product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or work table. Surface grinds and/or profile grinds all surfaces to fit together into assemblies and mechanisms. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances. Heat treats tools or parts. Performs difficult set-ups involving checking and aligning of parts of irregular shapes, including dies. Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part. Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product. Plans, instructs, and assists other tool room personnel. Performs other related duties as necessary. Required qualifications to perform this job successfully include: Must have knowledge of tool steels and its usage. Must be capable of using precision measuring instruments. Education and/or experience: High school graduate or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of other employees and/or supervisors. Mathematical skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls regularly. Reach with hands and arms frequently. Walk, sit and talk or hear occasionally. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus required.