Senior Tool Maker

Company: Viant Medical
Location: Fremont
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Senior Tool Maker
The primary role of this position is to troubleshoot non-conformity of molded part by fixing the associated mold by modifying affected component. Decide repair rebuild strategy by using external resources or in-house facility as the case may be by utilizing 3D CAD models, drawings or sketches of the mold.

1.Build or perform maintenance on close tolerance injection molds, prototypes and specialty tooling per tool drawing specifications and departmental standards.
2.Complete project assignments within scheduled due dates, job estimates and required quality standards.
3.Support and follow all department and ISO procedures and work instructions.
4.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with peers and internal/external customers.
5.Utilize effectively and efficiently, own skills, time management, company resources and equipment.
6.Complete associated documentation including but not limited to project labor hours and work order information.
7.Assist other tool and mold makers with projects, when necessary, to achieve on time delivery commitments.
8.Carry out assigned preventive maintenance responsibilities and maintain general housekeeping standards for equipment and facility.
9.Other projects and tasks as assigned.
10.Recommend and maintain required spares for the molds essential to keep them running.

REQUIREMENTS:
Journeyman Tool & Die Maker or Master CNC Machinist with 5+ years experience in tool and mold building or 5 years machining experience or equivalent.
Fluent in 3D Modeling and CAM Software, especially Solid Works.
Complete knowledge of equipment and practices associated with fixture, prototype, and mold building.
Full knowledge of precision inspection practices, hand tools and equipment.
In depth knowledge of materials used in the fabrication of tools, prototypes and molds.
Ability to select correct materials based upon machining, heat treating, welding, wear and polishing.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and tool drawings.
Ability to program and operate CNC mills, CNC EDM's, CNC lathe and other standard tool room equipment.
CAD/CAM experience preferred (Solid works and Master cam).
Education GUIDELINES
High School Diploma or equivalency required. Apprentice Graduate or 10-15 years direct mold making experience in an established tool room required.

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Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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