Rate of Pay and Benefits:
Inspectors Tooling and Layout are paid a top hourly base rate of $45.645, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. The starting rate for this position is $45.445 with 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.
ResponsibilitiesWillingness 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.
QualificationsCandidates must have completed a bona fide Toolmaker apprenticeship or have 8 years of previous relevant work experience. Qualified individuals will possess knowledge and work experience in the following areas, which represent some of the critical aspects including, but not limited to the following:
Troubleshoot & Repair:
(23) Zeiss CMMs – electronic, mechanical, software, and programming
(40+) Klingelnberg gear checkers – electronic, mechanical, arbors, software, and programming
Marposs and Intra bench gauges – software and mechanical
Mahr and Mitutoyo perthometers - mechanical
Air and electronic bench gauges – software and mechanical
Newage hardness testers
Plant wide gauge bench computer issues before IT is called
ITW’s
In-line gauges – such as hones and grinders
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 G&LO lab
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
Enter and retrieve gauge information into IQS gauge record database
Layout:
Write programs for Zeiss & Klingelnberg equipment
Perform part measurements per blueprint and Engineering direction
Ability to work with Engineers to conduct part evaluations
Computer, Software, PC requirements:
Perform CPU and hard drive installations on computerized gauge benches
Perform backup images & restore hard drive images for computerized gauge benches
Modify software programs for DCP changes
Preventive Maintenance:
Maintain measurement devices for Nagel hones, Reishauers, Klingelnbergs, Zeiss, Hommels, Intra and Marposs gauges
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
Skills Required
- Completed a bona fide Toolmaker apprenticeship
- Alternatively, eight years of relevant work experience
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing Zeiss CMMs, Klingelnberg gear checkers, bench gauges, perthometers, hardness testers, and in-line gauges
- Ability to build, rebuild, set up, reset, and master production gauges and measurement devices
- Ability to access and interpret blueprints and determine measurement characteristics and gauge replacement parts
- Experience with gauge surveillance, calibration, and gauge record databases
- Ability to write Zeiss and Klingelnberg measurement programs and perform blueprint-based part measurements
- Ability to collaborate with engineers on part evaluations
- Experience installing CPUs and hard drives and backing up or restoring hard drive images on computerized gauge benches
- Knowledge of Maximo and Drawing Management System
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Ability to work assigned schedules, change shifts, work overtime, and maintain good attendance
- Ability to stand, walk, work at heights, use ladders and platforms, lift, bend, twist, reach, and operate PMHV or hilo equipment
- Ability to follow safety procedures, written and oral instructions, and work effectively in a team
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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