Tool and Die Maker

JOB TITLE: Tool & Die Maker

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Plant Manager/Engineer

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Work within the tool room group to maintain, repair, build tools that produce parts to customer specifications in a safe and timely manner.

• Perform basic operations such as machining, tool disassembly, repair, and reassembly under close supervision with detailed instructions.
• Perform repairs and troubleshooting on a variety of tools with general instructions.

Tasks:

• Works safely and abide by all safety rules.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.

• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoist, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Load material or work pieces into machines and unload product and waste.
• Maintains work area clean and orderly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education – Prefer Post-secondary school certification. High School diploma or General Education (GED) with minimum five years work related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• Engineering and Technology – Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of the various goods and services.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills:

• Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Repairing – Repairing machines or system using the needed tools.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Physical Requirements:

• Primary working position is sitting with arms extended in front of the body with upper body bent forward.
• 95% of the job requires standing and moving around the equipment. 5% of the job requires assuming awkward positions including kneeling, squatting or reaching.
• The lifting range is from floor level to 64”.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. with 90% of items weighing between 5 and 20 lbs. Lifting aids
• Are available for items weighing over 40 lbs.

Environmental Exposure:

• Factory: Noise to 88 Dbl
• Oil & Greese
• Office: Noise to 70 Dbl or below

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience level with manual surface grinders and lathes?

Experience:

• Wire EDM: 2 years (Preferred)
• tool making: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $50