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Hubbell Power Systems Tool & Die Maker in Leeds, Alabama
Tool & Die Maker
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Date: Mar 25, 2023
Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Corporate Overview
Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.
Division Overview
Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.
At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.
Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.
Position Overview
Works in the pattern shop maintaining, building and repairing trim, form press and miscellaneous machining tools
Responsibilities include maintaining die and die component inventory
Experienced tool and die technician, also familiar with sharpening all types of machine tools
Duties and Responsibilities
Inspect trim die equipment to insure all specifications are met
Perform complex die repairs and modifications
Perform corrective, scheduled and preventive maintenance on trim die equipment
Identify concerns and recommend countermeasures
Sharpen related punched and dies
Proper extraction, maintenance and re-installation of die components
Handling of external parts at the manufacturing cells
Set-up, test run and approve trim die performance for release to production
Perform machine setups on the manual machining equipment such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines etc. to support the manufacturing cells
Maintain all tooling related to the manual machining cells
Assist with the training of manual machine operators
nterpreted drawing specifications
Fabricate, fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges and tools using machine and hand tools
Select materials to be used for various die and fixture applications
Set-up and operate conventional or numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses and grinders to cut, bore, grind or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
Complete required tool hardening using heat treating furnaces
Organize and maintain storage of dies and related parts inventory
Perform all tasks in a safe and timely manner
Skills and Experience
5 plus years job related experience
TIG welding experience required
Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
Knowledge of proximity switches, sensors and applications
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.