Tool and Die Maker Job Beaverton area,Oregon USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Tool and Die Maker 3

Overview

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Base Pay Rate Range of $40/hour - $45/hour (DOE)

Signing Bonuses Starting at $3,000 (DOE)

At Leupold & Stevens we work hard and play hard - our passion for innovation and quality is legendary in our industry. When Leupold & Stevens states our products are, "Designed, Machined, and Assembled in the USA," it is largely due to our relentless focus on manufacturing innovation. This has been at the heart of our Company for nearly 120 years.

We design and manufacture our products right here in Beaverton, Oregon, which sets us apart from all others. This is a legacy we have the privilege to uphold for future generations. We are passionate about what we do. We ve built a collaborative, high performing culture where team members thrive.

Opportunity for a Tool and Die Maker 3 to support the execution of our technical vision and join a high performing team. This role is at the center of protecting that legacy by ensuring that future products continue to outperform, out inspire, and outlast all others in the field. Our tool and die teams support all critical business areas including new product development, R&D, automation, and sustaining manufacturing.

This is a hands-on role where you ll collaborate cross-functionally, build/fabricate a high mix of complex tooling, lead/coordinate projects in collaboration with our Engineering teams, and relentlessly explore improvements while developing other team members.

Benefits include a comprehensive package with relocation assistance if needed, affordable health and dental insurance, training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, 401K with company contributions up to 8%, profit sharing, and product discounts.

What You'll Be Doing as a Tool and Die Maker 3

Participates in the design and development of a broad range of tools to support the manufacture and assembly of L&S products. Applies specialized skill sets to independently analyze specifications, sets up and operates a wide range of machine tools, fits and assembles parts, and fabricates, maintains and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges.

Troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and initiates corrective action. Manages projects and ensures schedules are timelines are maintained.

Sets up and operates a full range of both manual and CNC machine tools to design and build tooling. Determines machining requirements and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.

Works from blueprints, sketches, models and verbal descriptions to build, rebuild, modify, and repair tools, dies, gauges and necessary equipment. Determines required work tools and measurement devices.

Reviews and verifies prints and drawings, determines material availability, and prioritizes/workflows accordingly.

Performs layout, measurement and assembly planning; fabricates and maintains dies, tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges; ensures ergonomics, quality and process expectations.

Builds, tests, calibrates, adjusts and maintains production gauging; manages calibration schedules and instruments.

Participates in development of performance specifications for tools and fixtures; collaborates with tool engineers on design improvements.

Troubleshoots tool and die problems; investigates issues and determines corrective action.

Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tools and equipment; inspects machined pieces for quality and compliance.

Stays informed on state-of-the-art technologies and participates in R&D of solutions.

Participates as a member of project/new tooling development teams; leads/manages project teams and adheres to milestones and timelines.

Trains and mentors new employees or apprentices.

Performs backup lead duties as assigned.

Skills and Experiences You'll Need as a Tool and Die Maker 3

High school education or equivalent, two years of trade school training and ten or more years of related experience. Ten or more years of specific tool and die making experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Expert level knowledge of Tool and Die Making practices, designs and construction.
Technical expertise in one or more specialized areas such as gauge making, millwright, or other mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical specialties.
Thorough understanding of shop mathematics, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and metal properties.
Ability to read and interpret highly technical electronic and written blueprints, models and specifications.
Proficiency with a wide range of hand and power tools.
High accuracy with demonstrated ability to operate standard shop machine tools to tight tolerances.
Knowledge of layout, machining and tool assembly procedures; CNC programming.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Strong computer knowledge and thorough knowledge of CAM software.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to…


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