Skilled Trade

Tooling and Layout Inspectors are paid a top hourly base rate of $44.315, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums.  The starting rate for this position is $44.115with pay increases to the top rate upon completion of three consecutive months of employment.

Benefits:

Immediate access to Best-in-Class Company provided healthcare!  

• Company provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits.
• Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%. Also eligible for Company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour.
• Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing and lump sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Troubleshoot & Repair:

• Perceptron/Zeiss Systems
• Build sort gauges from scratch using tools and parts in the lab
• Rebuild any and all types of gauges in the production departments
• Set up new gauges in the production departments
• Understand the mechanics of all gauges and masters and be able to re-set and master any gauge in the plant
• Operational knowledge of all measuring devices in the IQ Lab, such height gages, gage blocks, hardness tester, optical comparator, thread gages, calipers, micrometers, pin gages.
• Ability to access and read blueprints to determine measurement characteristics

Gauge Surveillance and Calibration:

• Perform yearly surveillance (visual inspection) & calibration (measurement verification) on all gauges and fixtures
• Enter and retrieve gauge information into Gage Track record database

Layout:

• Write programs for ATOS Scanbox, PC Demis CMM, and Polyworks for measurement equipment
• Perform part measurements per blueprint and Engineering direction
• Ability to work with Engineers to conduct part evaluations
• Ability to run scanning systems like Handyscan and Metrascan
• Ability to set up and use Leica Laser Tracker
• Use 3D Printer to create holding fixtures and prototype tools/gages.

Computer, Software, PC requirements:

• Upload Datamyte and LMI data for Margin/Flush/Seal Gap Readings
• Use and upload Blue Light Laser Gage data
• Modify CMM programs in PCDemis or ATOS for engineering changes
• Ability to use Ford Corp CAD software Teamcenter and Catia.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Perform department PM’s on Department Equipment as required.

 Administrative / Computer tasks:

• Knowledge of Maximo & Drawing Management System
• GD&T - Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Enter gauge repair diagnosis & solutions into every GR Maximo ticket
• Access and read blueprints to determine gauge replacement parts
• Knowledge of Citrix and WBDM for all data storage

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Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance.  Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership.  Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both oral or in writing. 

Ability to perform tasks of the trade, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights, work overhead including on ladders and platforms and manipulate tools typical of the trade. Tasks will require a certain amount of reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and use of a PMHV or hilo. Ability to perceive differences in details and prints related to trade.  Must be able to effectively maneuver about vehicles, equipment, assembly lines or stations, and about facility.