Master Toolmaker

• →Trim tool rebuilds
• →Trim tool repairs
• →Mold base repairs
• →Plug base repairs
• →Die and Punch Grinding on the Surface Grinder
• →Machining with various manual machinery
• →Produce accurate tooling service and machining records
• →Daily housekeeping
• →Deep cleaning for various audits and/or visits
• →Assisting in machinery maintenance

• →As the Master Toolmaker you will oversee Changeovers, provide direction as needed in the shop performing Inspections and repairs and be able to perform a Changeover and Inspections if needed to do so.
• →Part of your job will be to help the Management Team drive home the importance of safety, help to assure that everyone is compliant with our lock out tag out program and take a leadership role as safety is and always will be our number one priority in the Genpak Carthage plant.     
• →The Master Toolmaker needs to drive home the importance of housekeeping, driving the point home to all under his direct control. A clean working environment is a safe working environment.
• →Communication is required to receive all necessary information needed daily from our management team and to be able to effectively pass that on to your team.
• →Computer skills are required for this position.
• →Responsible for training new associates when called upon to do so.
• →All the tooling inventory will be your responsibility. This will include spare parts in the Hanel’ unit. Smaller wear items such as springs, screws etc. that are common parts to all tooling. Keeping up with the Die and Punch wear and the grinding of all Die tooling.
• →You must develop a working relationship with the personnel in the Longview Machine Shop to be able to reach out for either parts or support as needed.
• →The Master Toolmaker will need access to the FIIX work request portal and be able to make requests as needed for parts.
• →Troubleshoot issues that directly involve line performance as related to Changeovers and be able to resolve issues by communication to team members or hands on repairs or adjustments.
• →Direct team members in a manner that utilizes them efficiently and effectively.
• →Work with the production team on troubleshooting line issues after changeovers and assist maintenance with machine repairs if needed.
• →Remain in constant communication with the production department so that when the line is released, we as a team are ready to go into production.

Any other job duty assigned by your Manager or Supervisor that has a direct effect on the     Tooling department.

• Demonstrate ability to participate in departmental and interdepartmental communication and teamwork
• Demonstrate effective and diplomatic written and verbal communication
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, meet scheduled and/or emergency deadlines without loss of efficiency or composure

• Demonstrate ability to operate vertical and horizontal band saws
• Demonstrate ability to operate a fork truck
• Demonstrate ability to operate parts cleaners and dry ice blasters
• Demonstrate ability to operate disc sander and pencil grinder
• Demonstrate ability to accurately read any needed measuring equipment
• Demonstrate ability to read and follow direction from blueprints, sketches
• Demonstrate ability to operate manual and automatic surface grinders
• Demonstrate ability to operate manual mills and lathes
• Demonstrate ability to operate overhead cranes
• Demonstrate ability to operate various hand tools and magnetic base drills
• Demonstrate ability to operate hydraulic press and arbor press
• Demonstrate ability to assist with the tear down, repair, and reassemble various form tools and trim tools to specs.
• Demonstrate ability to assist in determining root causes of tooling issues

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• Demonstrate ability to develop a plan for repairing any tool needing repair
• Demonstrate ability to complete any project that comes into the shop without help or supervision
• Demonstrate ability to be resourceful and solve difficult problems autonomously

• Tape Measure
• 12” Scale
• 6” Dial Calipers
• 0”-6” Outside Diameter mics
• Hex key (Allen wrenches) wrench set 0.050”-3/8”
• Adjustable wrench (Crescent wrench) 8”, 10”, or 12”
• 0005” and 0.0001” test indicator
• Edge finder
• Dead blow hammer
• 0”-6” depth mic
• Pair of precision 1-2-3 blocks
• Hex key socket set 5/32”-3/8”
• 3/8” drive ratchet
• 1” travel indicator
• Attainment of additional tools will be necessary during tenure

• Can demonstrate ability to prioritize multi-task duties without loss of efficiency or composure
• Demonstrates ability to manage time properly for efficient and effective results
• Demonstrate ability to complete tasks within expected time frames

• Demonstrate ability to maintain accurate records for all tooling service history and data collection
• Demonstrate ability to make parts to specification
• Demonstrate ability to service tooling to required specification

• Demonstrate ability to comply with major Federal and State industrial safety regulations and industry and professional standards
• Demonstrate ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-4 years of tooling repair experience
• Any mechanical aptitude training or machining education is a plus
• Will be trained and certified for fork truck operation

Must be able to:                                                                                                                                              

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Visually read various postings, bulletin boards, and computer monitors/screens
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Possess adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an

      office and/or manufacturing environment