COMPANY OVERVIEW:  Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Warn Automotive believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

 

Position Summary:

 

Under general supervision constructs, maintains, and repairs machine shop tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and R&D prototypes requiring a high degree of accuracy and close tolerances.  Assignments require considerable ingenuity and are varied in nature.  May provide technical guidance to other team members. 

 

Essential Functions:

 

1.       Work safely and without injury.

2.       Operates a variety of machine tools and works with designers and engineers to develop or modify tooling.

3.       Works from blueprints, specifications and diagrams.

4.       Checks work using precision inspection instruments and devices.

5.       Inspects complex components from vendors and production to ensure conformance to engineering schematics, standards and specifications.

6.       Responsible for prompt and regular attendance as scheduled.

7.       May be required to work overtime.

8.       Accountable for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in assigned area.  Responsible for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including a self-assessment and report to management.

9.       Accountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.

10.    Performs other various duties as may be assigned.

 

Required Education and/or Experience:

 

1.       HS diploma or equivalent is required

2.       Seven or more years experience in TDM work.  Credit for up to five years of the seven years required may be given for experience in technical lathe and mill machining or time spent in approved machining classes or a TDM apprenticeship program.  Minimum machine experience should include operation of manual lathes, mills, CNC (general programming), surface grinders, horizontal and vertical saws, and basic machine shop equipment.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

1.       Must have knowledge of all machine shop tools.

2.       Must have good application knowledge of shop math.

3.       Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers and visitors.

4.       Ability to effectively problem-solve.

5.       Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

6.       Ability to facilitate activities necessary to a project’s completion.

7.       Ability to work with minimal supervision.

8.       Must be enthusiastic about adopting Warn Automotive Core Values:  Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit- Winning Through Customer Focused Innovation- Respects and Values People- Expectations for Results- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust.

 

Language Skills:

 

Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence in English.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other team members.  Conflict resolution.  Excellent interpersonal skills.  Excellent verbal and customer service skills.

 

Mathematical Skills:

 

Must have mathematical skills equivalent to those required under degree requirement.

 

Physical and Visual Activities:

 

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.

 

Physical Demands:

 

May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.  May require lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance.

 

Environment/Atmospheric Conditions:

 

Must be able to work in an office environment as well as a shop environment as job duties require.  May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors.

 

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:

 

Personal computer, Mastercam software experience preferred.  May minimally operate shop equipment such as assembly presses, manual and CNC machines, basic hand tools.

 

 

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.




All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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