Job Title: Toolroom Technician Assistant This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as a Toolroom Technician Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining injection and blow molding tooling. The successful candidate will possess excellent technical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out entry-level preventative maintenance on molds and components. • Fit and assemble parts into complete mold assembly. • Verify dimensions and alignment of mold assembly. • Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, molds, and equipment, and test their operation to ensure functionality and performance. • Develop specifications from general descriptions and interpret sketches of parts or products to be fabricated. • Collaborate with production personnel, supervisors, other toolmakers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. • Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining. • Grind, file, and sand parts to fit parts for assembly and to polish smooth and finish cavities. • Read basic blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, or specifications to determine assembly, preventative maintenance requirements, dimensions, and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. • Choose, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders, and EDMs. • Calculate and set controls for routine machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut. • Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications. What We Offer: • A competitive salary and benefits package. • Ongoing training and development opportunities. • A dynamic and supportive work environment. Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher preferred. • Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field. • Strong understanding of mechanical principles and practices. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking for a challenging role, please submit your application.
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See More Details >>ABOUT Navy ships are constantly crossing the ocean, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to the shores of every continent on Earth. As a Machinist’s Mate, you help ensure your ship arrives safely by maintaining the propulsion and auxiliary systems that get the crew in place for the mission. Your experience will include work across every inch of the ship, so whether you’re repairing a steam turbine or adjusting an aircraft elevator, you can expect to gain thorough working knowledge of all things mechanical on ships like cruisers and destroyers. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Machinist’s Mates (MM) are responsible for operating and maintaining ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment and outside machinery. Specifically, your job responsibilities as an MM may include: • Aligning piping systems for oil, water, air and steam • Operating ship boilers and steam turbines used for ship propulsion • Operating turbo generators used to produce electrical power • Cleaning, adjusting, testing and maintaining boilers, engines, generators • Maintaining auxiliary machinery including steering engines, elevators, winches, pumps and valves • Operating and maintaining water desalination plants • Maintaining refrigeration plants, air conditioning systems and galley equipment • Repairing valves, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, steam turbines and hydraulic and pneumatic devices • Creating and analyzing machinery operating reports and records PAY & BENEFITS When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the- art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives: • Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend • Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career • Educational assistance • Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family • VA guaranteed home loans • Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance • Travel opportunities • Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill • Retirement after 20 qualifying years • TRICARE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL). QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before. This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy. WORK ENVIRONMENT Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Brookings, OR, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning a wage. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, involving extensive training under skilled professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Brookings, OR, the average weekly wage for machinists is approximately $1,000, with experienced professionals often earning over $1,560 per week. Trade schools, technical colleges, and industry associations provide apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
