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A-dec is consistently recognized and respected as one of the most successful employers in Oregon. As the #1 dental equipment manufacturers in the United States, we are also an exciting and enjoyable place to work.

With an extensive global network of authorized dealers and customers in more than 100 countries, A-dec is one of the largest dental equipment manufacturers in the world. A-dec designs, builds, and markets much of what you see in the dental operatory, including chairs, stools, delivery systems, dental lights, cabinetry, hand pieces, and a full line of accessories. Visit our website at www.a-dec.com for more information about our company, innovative products and focus on people.

We employ over 950 people in a campus-style setting in Newberg and we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes generous tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, and retirement.

A-dec is seeking a talented and skilled Toolmaker. This position supports the manufacturing departments by building, modifying and maintaining jigs, fixtures, air drills, assembly fixtures and gauges for efficient production operations within very close tolerance requirements.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Partnering with A-dec production supervisors and manufacturing engineers to determine customer requirements and needs
  
• Recommends temporary or permanent tooling, visualizes parts and their relation to the structure and function of the tooling, and determines how to sequence construction steps for A-dec specific tooling
  
• Provides own bench tool designs, using CAD technology, prefer AutoCAD Inventor skills
  
• Designs and builds complex tooling for methods of continuous improvement
  
• Programs, edits, sets-up, and operates department CNC machining equipment, as well as manual lathes, mills, drills, grinders, air discharge equipment, etc., to produce precision tooling, Mastercam experience preferred
  
• Prepares appropriate holding devices (pneumatic, manual, or hydraulic), experience with PLC’s a plus
  
• Follows safety guidelines and must not pose a risk to self or others

Qualifications:

• Considerable education or equivalent experience in close tolerance (+/- .0005), machine shop practices, and machine tool set-up and operation; machinery includes CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, drill presses, and surface and tool grinders
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill using computer software, which will include AutoCAD design and CAD/CAM programming and editing skills
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of fixture tooling concepts and machine practices required
  
• Demonstrated ability to be trained in the design and manufacture of punch and dies, used to manufacture production parts
  
• Demonstrated ability to accurately perform calculations involving shop math, including basic geometry and trigonometry
  
• Demonstrated ability to sketch and make mechanical drawings to present ideas effectively, along with communication skills to provide design input to Manufacturing Engineers, etc., using credible evidence to back-up recommendations
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of heat treating and of tool steel selection
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently yet apply occasional instructional input to work

Drug Screen and Background Check required.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website at http://www.a-dec.com/html/Company/Careers/job-details.asp?ID=84 and complete an application.

• Location: Newberg
• Compensation: Depending on Experience
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