Tool die maker

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the PM&R Supervisor, the Tool & Die Maker’s responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following :

Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Tool & Die Maker responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices and techniques, properties of various materials, and the principles of application and operations of various types of tools, jigs, fixture and dies.
• Make repairs or alterations to end and tongue dies including the manufacture of replacement parts as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments to assemble, fit, align and adjust parts to very exact tolerances.
• Manage tooling inventories, setup tool packs, measure precision tolerances and work with assembly set-ups.
• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Set-up and operation of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and other equipment to machine parts.
• Interact closely with the operations team to plan, trouble shoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutions.
• Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications :

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following :

Minimum Requirements :

• Five-to-ten-year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of working with ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other procession materials
• Proven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers, and related equipment
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime.

Preferred Requirements :

• High School Education / GED or equivalent
• Associate degree or a vocational or technical certification or a journeyman’s card or license
• High-speed packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Competencies :

• Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and / or collaborative approach
• The ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and parts specifications.
• High competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipment
• Proven experience with running precision equipment as well as equipment re-build knowledge
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements :

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and / or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening
• Employees will be required to have their own tools.

Working Conditions :

• The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Interested :

EEO / AA / Vets / Disabled

Travel None / Not Specified Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Last updated : 2024-09-19