Job Description
Job Description
Scope of Position
This skilled individual, as a key member of the Foundry tool making team, is responsible for making repro patterns, screwing, pinning, fitting patterns together, mounting patterns to production plates, core boxes, trim dies, pusher heads and gating the patterns per a layout determined by the Pattern Engineer.
This position is based onsite at our Franklin, NH foundry and reports to the Foundry Manager.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, CNC vertical milling machines, and grinders, to machine castings or patterns.
- Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
- Plans layout and perform machining operations and bench work to construct, measurements, grinding, and alignment to drawings.
- Layout and assemble pattern sections, using marking, hand tools, measuring devices, and power tools.
- Verify dimensions of completed patterns and perform other related tasks.
- Must demonstrate flexibility based on changing department requirements (overtime, shift coverage, etc.).
- Perform routine housekeeping to ensure area operates within parameters that conform to environmental and safety standards.
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and abide by safety rules.
- Must report any job-related injury and/or illness immediately to your direct supervisor.
- Must maintain attendance and punctuality standards as established by company.
Required Qualifications
- Education/training in shop math (including basic geometry, trigonometry, and conversion of fractions to decimals), blueprint reading and machine tool trades.
- 2+ years of work experience in a foundry or tool room environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude required.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred; experience in manufacturing environment in lieu of diploma.
General Applicable Company Competencies
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions
While performing the job duties, you will be working onsite in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the company’s Foundry location in Franklin, NH. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.
Physical Requirement
Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
- Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.
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