Tool & Die Maker

Duties / Responsibilities : Plan, lay-out and perform machining operations and bench work. Design, repair or modify dies, tools, fixtures, jigs, etc., which may be of complex design, to close tolerances and finish requirements. Implement preventative die maintenance and repairs or modifications on secondary and progressive metal stamping dies. Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies or fixtures as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts. Compute dimensions, plans, layouts and determine assembly method and sequence of operation. Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to create designs and / or turn designs into blueprints. Setup, operate, and maintain machine tools to cut, drill, mill, bore, and grind or otherwise shape a work piece to prescribed specifications. Troubleshoot tools and implement adjustments and modifications on the bench and at the press. Disassemble dies on table to verify dimensions to part print, set clearances, using measuring instruments such as dial indications, gauge blocks, dial calipers, and micrometers. Remove defective components and repair; fit and reassemble parts using hand tools. Create drawing of parts to be fabricated; insert repaired or replacement part, verify clearances and reassemble die. Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses to fabricate tooling, and die components. Verify conformance to drawing specifications. Troubleshoot progressive, secondary dies, roll mill lines and production equipment. Sharpen dies and perform preventative maintenance on progressive and secondary dies. Verify conformance of finished work pieces and assemblies to specifications using precision measuring instruments. Implement engineering changes on tools and dies. GTAW (tig) welding may be required. Follow all safety and environmental regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.