Tool and Die Maker

Immediate opening for an experienced Tool & Die Maker with at least four years' experience as a state approved Journeyperson.

Education:
High School or Vocation Technical School Diploma

Essential Job Functions:

• Experience as a progressive Tool and Die Maker.
• Participate in initial design reviews as part of the process of designing and building of dies, tooling & fixtures. This includes strip layouts, assembly layouts and final detail drawings.
• Take the lead on the building of progressive dies. Communicate effectively with CNC and WEDM departments to ensure components meet drawing requirements and are made correctly.
• Communicate with the Design department about any changes or concerns during tool builds.
• Inspects part samples for conformance to customer specifications prior to submitting to the Quality department.
• Maintain simple to complex progressive dies to meet the requirements of the Production Department.
• Prepare and examine progressive dies or tooling components in preparation for the next run of production.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair tools during production runs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety protocols.
• Comply with Company safety procedures and work in a safe manner for both personal safety and safety of others.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proficiency in operating standard tool room equipment necessary to create precision tools and tool components and fixtures. (I.E., milling machines, surface grinders, lathes, hand tools, etc.).
• Maintain all materials, tools and equipment in good repair and maintain orderly condition of work environment.
• Knowledge of specifications relating to blueprints, quality control plans, and inspection history to identify opportunities to improve tooling and the manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of GD&T standards for quality assurance in tool making and parts inspection.
• Use of both engineering drawings and specifications as well as verbal instruction to produce and assemble progressive dies and components.
• Report current or potential problems or malfunctions that may affect assignment or operation of equipment.
• The ability to provide detailed documentation on tooling issues and component prints.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral or written form.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail and excellent critical thinking skills.
• Perform other work as directed by Tool Room manager.
• Be able to lift moderate loads regularly.
• An understanding of short and long run metal stamping tooling and processes preferred.

Lyons is a manufacturer of Complex Metal Stampings, CNC Machined Parts, Mechanical Assemblies, Progressive Dies and Rapid Prototypes. We are an AS9100:D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and ITAR registered company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Meriden, CT 06450: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person