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Tooling Jr. Engineer

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Jabil

Oct 7, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Engineering
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be able to read and write English, interpret safety rules and blueprints, perform basic math, and execute work instructions accurately.
  • You will construct and repair tools, fixtures, and dies, perform precision machining, analyze designs, solve fabrication issues, and ensure quality and safety compliance.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
  • Ability to perform basic math and interpret and execute work instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs or dies for use within the establishment.
  • Performs assignments that range from the use of ordinary tool room operations to performing work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances.
  • Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials.
  • Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat treating of tools and metal flow in dies.
  • Lays out, fabricates and assembles metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.
  • Uses a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Computes dimensions; determines machining and material or parts required.
  • Performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
  • Recommends revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on “machine-ability” or fabrication problems encountered.
  • Solves problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process.
  • Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • May provide guidance to lower level toolmakers.
  • Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Tooling Jr. Engineer?

The primary responsibility of a Tooling Jr. Engineer is to make and repair intricate injection molding tools, fixtures, dies, gauges, and molds, working from drawings, sketches, or models to achieve close tolerances.

What types of tools and equipment will I be working with?

You will be using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to construct, repair, and fabricate tools, gauges, and molds.

Is previous experience required for this position?

While specific experience may be preferred, the job generally requires knowledge and skills relevant to machine shop operations, and candidates may be considered based on their education and technical abilities.

Will I be leading other staff members in this role?

Yes, you may serve as a group leader on projects when required and provide direction to other staff members, assisting the Supervisor in the scheduling of work.

Are there opportunities for design revisions in this position?

Yes, the Tooling Jr. Engineer is expected to recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in materials based on “machine-ability” or fabrication challenges encountered.

Does this job involve quality control measures?

Yes, monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures is a part of the responsibilities.

What knowledge is required to perform effectively in this job?

Candidates should possess the ability to read and write in English, interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints, as well as perform basic math and execute work instructions.

Is training provided for this role?

While specific training details are not provided, the job requires the candidate to have a foundational knowledge, and on-the-job training may be offered to develop necessary skills.

What safety protocols are included in this position?

The Tooling Jr. Engineer is expected to support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.

Are there any specific requirements for the application process?

Applicants should be cautious of fraud, and Jabil conducts all communications through its official job portal and jabil.com email addresses without requesting personal identifying information during the hiring process.

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Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a manufacturing solutions provider with over 250,000 employees across 100 locations in 30 countries. The world's leading brands rely on Jabil's unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise. Driven by a common purpose, Jabil and its people are committed to making a positive impact on their local community and the environment.