Tool & Gage Maker #2, 1st Shift
$64,251–$64,251 year
On-siteSaco, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Performs Rockwell Hardness Tests on metal to determine tensile strength and degree of hardness using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, and optical comparators. Sets up and operates conventional metal working machines including milling machines and grinders to machine angles and threads to tolerances of +/- .0001 inch. Analyzes blueprints, drawings, and process specifications to determine fabrication sequences while maintaining strict cleanliness, rigidity, and alignment standards. Converts between decimals and metrics and consults supervision to prevent damage to expensive cutters. Works closely with Tool and Gage Maker #1 under limited supervision to support mission-critical ordnance production for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Knowledgeable of tool and alloy steels, designations, chemical compositions, and physical properties
- Knowledgeable of cutter geometries, machineability ratings of materials and capable of calculating speeds and feeds for all set-up operations
- Know thread nomenclature and perform threading operations using geometric die heads, single point tool bits on lathes, hand dies, etc.
- Know the classes of threads, pitch diameter limits, tap drill sizes, percentage of threads, etc.
- Know drill nomenclature to include various types and styles of drills, drill pint geometries, etc.
- Knowledgeable of work holding devices and methods of mounting wheels and cutters
- Know abrasive types and uses such as Diamond, Borozon, Aluminum Oxide, Carborundum, etc. wheels
- Know grinding wheel designations such as grain structure, grade, type bond, etc.
- Must be capable of performing all tasks and duties of Tool and Gage maker #3
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