Duration: 12+ Months (Contract to Hire)
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour on W2

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs complex tool setup activities (e.g., alignment, leveling).
• Performs visual inspections on tools using appropriate documentation.
• Makes major repairs. Manufactures assembly and fabrication tools using various manual and computer controlled machines, hand tools and precision alignment equipment.
• Operates various factory support equipment to move materials and tools as required.
• Provides tooling support to other organizations.
• Designs various part fabrication and assembly tools per part engineering drawings or customer requests to enable production using computer or paper tool design processes.
• Determines fabrication and assembly processes for the design.
• Reverse engineers designs and fabrication processes for parts.
• Demonstrates functionality of complex fabrication and assembly tools to approving authority by manufacturing first part with new tool.
• Resolves problems with tool to produce acceptable parts and assemblies.
• Works under general direction. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Deliver training to internal users on the use, repair, and maintenance of complex below-the-hook equipment and the operation of test equipment (e.g., scales and weights).
• Use operational manuals and tooling drawings to ensure proper use of equipment and provide a safe working environment.
• Review internal customer below-the-hook equipment requirements, evaluate vendor product capabilities and specifications.
• Verify the structural integrity of purchased, fabricated, and repaired handling equipment to ensure safe operating conditions and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on proof load integrity testing to less experienced Proofload Technicians.
• Perform routine and complex scheduled Proofload (PL) procedures on handling equipment, using weights, scales, and rigging based on established procedures.
• Increase safety and reliability for the life of the asset, reduce downtime and cost, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Make recommendations for Proof Load process and procedural improvements to internal organizations.
• Perform operational inspections prior to and after proof-load integrity tests by assessing existing handling equipment conditions.
• Review documentation of proof-load tests and results, inspections, and maintenance activities for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with schedule prior to input into the database based on established procedures.
• Work in various software systems (e.g., MES, CMES, Maximo/CRPMS, Cribmaster) to review and verify tests, work orders, etc.