Tool Room Technician

Company Overview: 

Eberhard Manufacturing is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered access and security solutions. Our vision is to dramatically grow our company by delivering solutions that empower our customers’ brands. Our mission is focused on attaining the voice of the customer, the development of our team, and the continuous improvement of our capabilities to drive sustained and profitable growth. Eberhard operates from strategic locations in the USA, Mexico, China, and Taiwan. We are a proud division of The Eastern Company, founded in 1859. (Nasdaq Stock ticker: EML). 

Responsibilities: 

• Assembles / disassembles, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains tooling and dies through a variety of standard methodology. 
• Performs complex machining to turn raw materials into finished dies and fixtures. 
• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure dies are as production-ready as possible. • Maintains logs and appropriate records on die maintenance. 
• Reads/studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, and/or descriptions to determine materials and machines needed to fabricate parts. 
• Participates in tool design and prototype production. 
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines methods for sequence of operations. • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. 
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances. 
• Identifies a reasonable amount of time to complete a job and communicates problems and estimated repair times. 
• Utilizes and abides by ISO requirements. 
• Make recommendations to continuously improve tooling and fixtures. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Operate Tool Room equipment. 
• Read and understand blueprints. 
• Heat-treating procedures 
• Able to make basic detail prints of die sections. 
• Must be able to work on multiple jobs at one time. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Mathematical ability to perform basic math computations such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. 
• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Journeyman’s card or equivalent a plus
• Computer skills, crane, and two motor experience are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift. 
• Ability to lift and move materials as required. 
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required personal protective equipment.