Company Description

Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc., produces and markets net shape ceramic and refractory components to a wide variety of industrial markets worldwide.  These industries include specialty alloys, non-ferrous metals, chemical/petrochemical processing, power generation, industrial process heating and mining.

The patented Blasch Process is a unique, proprietary forming method developed to produce net shape and near net shape ceramic parts exhibiting very attractive physical properties.  Many of the products produced by Blasch have complex shapes that could not be produced with other existing ceramic technology.  As a result, several patents exist covering Blasch’s unique processes and technology.

Position Overview

The tooling specialist performs tooling setups, tooling maintenance and other related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tooling Maintenance: Maintain all existing tooling systems, including but not limited to, verifying the operation of the tool, correcting assemblage and mold finishes. Self-supervision for small and simple repairs, consult with supervisor for larger, more complex work.  When necessary, report quality issues to both manufacturing and engineering.
• Tooling Construction: Fabricate and machine new tooling systems per prints or general instructions, as required.
• Tooling Control: Set-up or assist in tooling set-up per manufacturing schedule. Incoming mold inspection. Maintain existing tooling inventory and maintenance system. Maintain necessary spare parts inventory for all tooling.
• Tooling Development: For more difficult applications, perform first part production or provide assistance to manufacturing. Develop solutions to problems to new tooling systems.
• Tooling Operation Training: Work closely with supervisors and operators on both shifts to transfer new and existing tooling operating techniques to improve quality and extend tool life.
• Manufacturing Process Support: Assist manufacturing department with tooling processing issues. Include trouble shooting and problem solving. Consult with engineering department on complex issues. Maintain fastener inventory.
• Capital Project Support: Fabricate, machine and install new process equipment per prints or general instructions, as required.
• Maintenance: Assist maintenance department, as required.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Perform all tasks in a safe, workman-like manner. Observe all company safety rules. Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• All other tasks as assigned by the manager.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to self-direct
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Computer literacy

Supervisor Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 1st (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) 2nd (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) or 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am).  Occasional Saturday/Sunday hours may be required.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or GED qualified.
• Mechanical aptitude utilizing hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50lbs. unassisted.
• 3 years of experience with machine shop equipment

Preferred Education and Experience

• AAS in Industrial Technology or related field.
• 1 year experience at Blasch Precision Ceramics.
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing industry
• Previous ceramic manufacturing experience of (1) or more years OR (2) or more years of continuous employment in a non-assembly line manufacturing environment.