Tool & Die Maker

Job Summary

Develops, constructs and alters molds and die sets for die casting and progressive stamping plus a wide variety of jigs, fixtures and gauges.  Performs assignments that range from the use of ordinary tool room operational duties including working within tight tolerances of /- .0002.  Accountable for quantity and quality of workmanship

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Making

• (85%) Builds die from complex set of blueprints and builds jigs and fixtures from sketches, part drawings or verbal instructions. 
• (10%) Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials.
• (5%) Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat-treating of tools and metal flow in dies. 

Repair

• (70%) Repairs tools and dies by identifying and correcting problems.  Analyzes and troubleshoots progressive dies, assesses problems and repairs accordingly.
• (20%) Disassembles and reassembles all types of progressive dies and die cast molds for routine maintenance or repairs.
• (5%) Provides support to production area by problem-solving and building tools.
• (5%) May instruct Tool Room Apprentices and Machinists.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Profile

• • High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed Apprenticeship or Machining Technologies course completion or equivalent experience required.

Required Skills

Technical/Functional Competencies:

• Able to read complex set of blueprints. 
• Able to analyze and troubleshoot progressive carbide lamination dies or multi-cavity Die Cast Molds.
• Work with minimal supervision. 
• Must have a complete knowledge of all tool room equipment and procedures.  Able to operate
  • Drill presses: drilling, reaming, tapping and c/boring.
  • Lathes: complex turning operations, angles, tapers, threading, etc.
  • Milling machines:  complex milling, slotting, rotary table, boring, indexing, speeds and feds, cutter selection, etc.
  • Surface grinding:  perform complex radius/form grinding, selection of wheels, sine bars, angles and slots, etc.
  • precision measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier’s and comparators)
• Knowledge of and ability to perform oxygen/acetylene welding techniques.
• Able to operate CNC and Wire EDM machines is desirable.
• Able to solve mathematical equations and problems using geometry and trigonometry.

Leadership/Cultural Competencies:

• • Demonstrate unyielding integrity in leadership and transactions.
  • Deliver on time and on target commitments for the team.
  • Inspire excellence by setting stretch goals and recognize team accomplishments
  • Develop trust, accountability, commitment, and result through team work with caring and fun leadership.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment and non-climate controlled manufacturing facility.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Assa Abloy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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