Jabil
Tooling-Buyer/Planner
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“Tooling-Buyer/Planner at Jabil. Skills: Machining, Blueprint reading, Vendor communication. Operate machine tool equipment. Work from blueprints”
What You'll Achieve.
Complete jobs on schedule; Ensure outsourced molds are delivered according to schedule
Industry & Context.
Lift 50-75 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Blueprint reading, Perform heavy labor, Lift 50-75 lbs, Read math and angles, Operate machine tool equipment, Fabricate machined components, Layout patterns, Determine tooling feeds, Inspect parts, Program machines, Complete jobs on schedule, Track processing progress, Manage machining progress, Communicate with vendors, Track outsourced molds, Follow up on delivery, Ensure delivery according to schedule
Nice to Have
Familiarity with CNC, Familiarity with Lathe, Familiarity with manual machines
What You'll Do.
Operate machine tool equipment
Make shop calculations
Perform inspection on parts
Program some machines
Complete jobs on schedule
Track processing progress
Manage machining progress
Communicate with vendors
Track outsourced mold delivery
Follow up on mold delivery
Ensure outsourced molds are delivered
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Lead
Communication Scope
Verbal; Written
Full Job Description
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. **JOB SUMMARY** The Machinist I is a journeyman level machinist position where the operator can operate most or all machines in the shop. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** · Operate a good variety of machine tool equipment such as a drill press, lathe, milling machine, CNC, and other hand and power machines. · Works from blueprints, sketches, production diagrams, engineering drawings and verbal instructions to fabricate a variety of machined components. · Makes certain shop calculations using handbook formulas to layout patterns and determine tooling feeds and speeds. · Does some inspection on parts using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers. · May program some machines. · Works with Lead to complete jobs on schedule and accurate. · Performs other job functions as assigned **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** **KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS** · Some ability to read math and angles · Good blue print reading. · Capable of performing some heavy labor, ability to lift 50-75 lbs. · Good communication skills (verbal and written) · Good working knowledge of hand measuring and inspection tools **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS** · High School/GED or higher education preferred · 0-2 years experience as a machinist; familiarity with CNC, Lathe and manual machines a plus · Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. * Understand and control machine machining accuracy in conjunction with
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