What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool & Die Maker position at Flag Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
Qualifications
Must be able to work to the companies Safety, ABS / EHS Rules
Ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems of the most advanced level
Must possess a working knowledge of sheet metals and steel alloys
Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine documentation
Ability to speak clearly and effectively with managers, supervisors and coworkers
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Tool Room Environment
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (ie "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Responsibilities
Performs the layout fabrication trouble shooting of all types of tools, dies, and tooling
Develops new products using various steel types and carbide materials
Employee will be held to established quality standards working to theCompanies safety policies
Will have moderate control to perform adjustments to the Die process after tasks are assigned by the area lead
Sets up and runs various machines, including but not limited to, conventional lathes and mills, and surface grinders and all Tool room equipment
Determines the layout, fabrication and assembly of all types and sizes of tooling as required
This includes when necessary supplementing information given on the tool design drawings or improvising tool and dies for which no tool design drawings are available to follow
Performs typical layout operations in connection with the layout of details for tooling, machine or other tool fabrication, and the layout of parts such as sheet metal parts to use as a guide in making the tool or die
Makes completely, to exacting tolerances for tools and dies and tooling fixtures for modifications from production prints, tool prints or verbal instructions
Proves dies and tooling and performs rework in the same level of difficulty as other work described herein
Suggests revisions in design and / or substitution in material
Utilizes complete knowledge of prints, work orders, machinist handbooks, trigonometry, precision measuring instruments and hand tools
Recommends tool fabricating procedures such as EDM, centerless, I.D., O.D. grinding and other specialized machining techniques
Utilizes extensive knowledge in application of all types of manufacturing techniques pertaining to Stamping Dies both single and progressive dies
Sets up and operates all shop machines as required
Works as a Team to share knowledge as needed to improve the process and quality
Builds Tooling when needed from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions
Parts to be lifted and / or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs
Keeps work area and equipment clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis to meet the 5s program
Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required
