Tooling Lead - The Toro Company

Pay: $20/hr plus based on experience

JOB SUMMARY: 

This employee coordinates and directs the activities of an assigned group of employees.  This includes planning and assigning work, training and communicating policies.  He or she also performs other duties as assigned. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Promote safety, teamwork, dependability, skill development, reliability, customer satisfaction, initiative, and productivity among assigned employees.  Refer personnel problems to the supervisor for resolution. 
• Provide technical assistance to employees.  This may include: 
  • Evaluating and observing manufacturing processes and work methods. 
  • Researching product information and technical specifications. 
  • Brainstorming ideas for new designs and planning course of action. 
  • Troubleshooting and correcting problems with tools, equipment, machinery, etc. 
• Provide training to assigned employees in proper work methods, safety, ergonomics, ISO standards, company policies & practices, etc. 
• Aid in the planning and prioritizing of the activities of assigned employees, help establish appropriate goals and measure desired results.  Communicate priorities and activities to peers and supervisors. 
• Participate in the hiring process with the supervisor by interviewing and aiding in the selection of new employees. 
• Provide input on evaluations of performance for assigned employees.  This includes observing and noting behavior and measuring performance.  This also includes active participation in evaluation meetings. 
• Help coordinate activities between other groups or departments.  This may include procuring parts or materials, sharing resources, solving problems, adjusting priorities, and modifying tools/machinery/equipment. 
• Constantly evaluate and recommend measures to improve the service and efficiency of the assigned group. 
• Use computer systems to record and manage activities of assigned group and access product information. 
• Help the supervisor encourage departmental cleanliness, cooperation, and good work habits.  This includes providing an example for assigned employees of appropriate work behavior. 

• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Construct new or replacement components for diecast dies, trim dies, plastic injection molds and CNC machine fixtures.
• Analyze tooling issues and correct or make recommendations for proper solutions.
• Experience working with CAD/CAM software.
• Must understand and utilize algebra, trigonometry and geometry math skills as they apply to work at hand.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Have an exemplary work record, including indications of strong leadership skills, self-motivation, high productivity, dependable, always giving attention to quality and ability to learn new skills. 
• Have a cordial, cooperative personality and work well with others in a team setting.  Be able to communicate effectively over the phone and before groups of people.  Must project a professional image. 
• Have experience in metal fabrication with strong welding background. 
• Have training or experience in reading machine drawings and personal computer operating in Windows environment. 
• Have well-rounded working knowledge of mechanical devices, pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics. 
  • Build a variety of tools, engineering changes, molds, templates, fixtures and jigs. 
  • Set-up, adjusts and operates all types of machine shop equipment. Select and lay out materials. 
  • Draw sketches and calculate dimensions as required. 
  • Repair or modify existing tools. 
  • Calculate shrink rate dimensions for different plastics. 
  • Operate EDM. 
  • Heat Treating. 
  • Troubleshooting processes. 
  • Team player with the ability to work on miniature, close-tolerance parts and fixtures with minimum supervision. 
  • Assist other employees as directed. 
  • Train mold technicians to increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of troubleshooting and mold repair techniques. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned or are not included here but are within the context of duties defined. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.