Tool Maker

At Terumo Aortic, our mission is to transform the treatment of aortic disease worldwide. With our comprehensive portfolio of surgical, endovascular and hybrid technologies, we enable physicians to find the right fit for each patient anatomy.

The company has over 1,250 associates around the world with manufacturing facilities in Glasgow, Scotland and Sunrise, Florida.

Terumo Aortic is focused on the continuing development of new and innovative products driving the growth of the business globally. Associates are part of a stimulating and exciting environment in which they can develop their skills and achieve career goals. Working for the company, each associate’s role contributes greatly to helping to save or improve the lives of patients in over 100 countries worldwide.

JOB TITLE

Tool Maker

DEPARTMENT

Research and Development

JOB CODES

Non-Exempt

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB AND OBJECTIVES

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.

Be able to use appropriate machine shop equipment (lathe, mill, grinder, etc.) to create high quality, tight tolerance precision parts from engineering drawings that meet specifications and that are to be used in medical devices. Have machining experience and familiarity with different materials (stainless steel, plastics, and other metals) and their machining properties and characteristics. Ability to discuss parts and tool designs with R & D personnel and suggest materials and design features to accomplish functional goals of components. Ability to recommend and procure machine shop tools and equipment as needed. Could adhere to quality standards and create parts that have full material traceability.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Position in organisation can be found on the Organisational Chart via the company intranet.

KEY DUTIES

• Use appropriate machine shop equipment to manufacture components from engineering drawings that meet specifications.
• Read engineering drawings and use necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing components or tooling.
• Make sure tools are sharpened and tool holders in good working condition before being placed back on shelf or in tool drawers. Repair or requisition replacement parts, tooling or hardware as needed to maintain adequate stock.
• Set-up and operate all machine shop equipment for specific jobs. These include lathe, mill, grinder, etc.
• Must be able to understand and perform to quality standards, methods, usage of inspection devices and reporting as required.
• To maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards, ie : Proper use of personal protective equipment
• Proper use of safety devices, such as lock-out, as required.
• Actively participate in department / shift / team meetings

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

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REQUIREMENTS

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QUALITY

REQUIREMENTS

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.