Apprentice - Tool & Die -Overview Date Posted:1/4/2019 Location:Wegman Drive Address:5580 Wegman Drive City:Valley City State:OH Country:United States of America Category:Engineering -Description The selected incumbent(s) will participate in Shiloh's Apprenticeship Program for Tool & Die. The Program will provide over 8000 hours of learning through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom sessions at an approved school.The incumbent will also be assigned to an experienced Tool and Die professional who will provide hands-on training and oversee completion of assignments. Participation in the program will begin immediately upon hire.Attendance at courses through an approved school is anticipated to begin in the next available time period, following hire date. Participation in the program may be for up to five (5) years, depending on availability of the required classroom sessions. Participation may also require working weekends and/or periodic shift changes to complete and/or maximize learning. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: -Assist the Tool & Die area with a variety of activities in support of the manufacturing processes, including but not limited to -Analyze specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machines tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges and machinists hand tools. -Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. -Compute dimensions, plans layout and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. -Measure, mark and scribe metal stock for machining. -Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. -Lift machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or work table. -Smooth flat and contoured surfaces, fits and assembles parts together. -Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances, as well as, heat treats tools or parts. -Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools details. -Complete preventive maintenance work assignments including the use of work orders. -Use forklift and crane to transport various tool sizes training and certification will be required within the first 30-days of indoctrination into the Apprenticeship Program. -Complete tooling changeovers as assigned by Lead person/Supervisor. -Minimum Requirements Requirements: To qualify for participation in the Apprenticeship Program, incumbents must meet the following requirements - -Must have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. -Must be familiar with blanking, welding and/or stamping systems and products. -Must be familiar with Quality and Safety processes and systems (e.g. lockout/tagout, etc.) -Must be willing and able to meet the requirements of the Apprenticeship Program, including attendance at classroom sessions, varying shift schedules if/when required, scheduled work hours, etc. -Completion of education following high school is preferred, e.g. Associates Degree, trade school course and/or certifications, related training, etc. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Other Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.All job functions are subject to modification.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.All job functions are subject to modification.