Metal Flow is a rapidly growing, innovative metal forming company with extensive value added manufacturing technologies focused on bringing value to customers and to the community we serve. The people of Metal Flow Corporation are deeply committed to providing the highest quality processes and products to customers around the world. We produce high volume, technically sophisticated custom metal components through the deep draw process using a variety of metals, and are actively seeking candidates who have an interest in working in a precision environment to create safety critical, quality product that serves primarily the global automotive industry. Successful team members will thrive in a fast-paced production environment while still maintaining organization, attention to detail, and a quality focus.
Metal Flow is actively seeking experienced Journeyman Toolmakers who are interested in joining the Metal Flow team. A successful candidate will have considerable formal training on tool room (lathes, mills, grinders etc.) and/or production (ICOP, Transfer, and/or Progressive Presses) equipment. Additionally, Journeyman Toolmakers should be able to read and understand blueprints and use quality measurement tools with expertise.
- Journeyman Toolmakers also responsible for monitoring tool usage and working with the toolcrib/toolroom to ensure that adequate back-up tools are on hand and properly prepared in advance of being needed to avoid unplanned and unnecessary downtime.
- Journeyman Toolmakers are responsible for assisting in the design and engineering of tooling and should have an extensive ability to troubleshoot and problem solve on developments, new jobs, and existing jobs.
- Toolmakers should be leaders in the continuous improvement process and should have the ability to take ownership of driving process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality.
- At Metal Flow Journeyman Toolmakers are encouraged to assist in the development of team members (including apprentices) and work constructively with others in various areas of the organization to achieve common goals.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma, or recognized equivalent, journeyman card
- 5 years in a transferable industry/field.
- Preferred Training/Skills:
- Mastery level knowledge and skills with tool room equipment: lathes, mills, grinders, etc.
- Advanced understanding of drawing and forming metal techniques
- Gaging – Variable
- Gaging – Attribute
- Advanced Blueprint Reading
- Advanced GD&T Understanding
- Advanced understanding of IP checks
- Ability to operate essential Quality Lab Equipment
- Ability to use Statistical Process Control to problem solve
- Required Qualities: Ability to work constructively with others, effective verbal and written communication skills, heightened attention to detail and ability to follow-through.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires a high-level of physical activity.
- Standing, walking, moving, bending, pushing or pulling for prolonged periods of time.
- Requires frequent bending, squatting, twisting of upper body
- Regularly lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally lifting and moving up to 75 lbs.
- Requires visual acuity adequate to perform visual detection of extremely small product parts and potential defects
- Position requires advanced hand eye coordination to adequately work with machinery
- Requires ability to use computer
- Must wear proper eye and ear protection in designated areas.
- Must wear proper OSHA approved work boots or shoes.
