Tool Die Technician

Job Description

The Tool and Die Technician repairs, and maintains dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance to customer and/or company specifications per control plans. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to makes and repairs dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

The Tool and Die Maker will report to the Maintenance Manager.

• Reading and Interpreting Blueprints, design schematics and CAD drawings
• Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances
• Design jigs and templates as supports in the fabrication of parts
• Setting up and operate grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, parts cleaning, basic ovens, band saws, jib hoists
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions. Grinding carbide, fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges using machining and hand tools
• Assemble and disassemble tools and die parts supporting the production areas to guarantee tools are repaired on time to ensure the continuous production and increase plant productivity
• Inspecting tools and dies for defects, perform repairs
• Diagnose and repair complex electro‑mechanical problems with manufacturing equipment
• Perform detailed setup on equipment including recipe changes and control adjustments
• Repair and keep mechanical machine components in top operating condition
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems including repairs of cylinders and other components
• Perform simple to complex mechanical Preventative Maintenance Tasks following instructions
• Enter all work completed in computer-based maintenance program
• Adjust equipment based on Statistical Process Control data and team with QA
• Support our culture of sustained continuous improvement programs with the Corner Stone Building Brands organization
• Support Tooling Efficiency Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects. Follow Standard Operating Procedures for Die Repairs and keep detailed records of tool maintenance, repairs, change overs
• Comply & promote all environmental, health & safety programs, laws and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Certification, two-year degree in a related field highly preferred
• 5 Years Experience as Tool and Die Maker
• Extensive experience with metal working tools including drills, milling machines, grinders and lathes
• In Depth knowledge on troubleshooting in die operation and die Assembly
• Knowledge of and experience with Lock‑Out, Tag‑Out procedures
• Able to strictly adhere to safety policies/procedures and be committed to customer quality.
• Must be available for regular standby assignments; work scheduled off‑hours and emergency overtime as required.
• Autonomy, extensive experience working with engineers and machinists and working with little supervision
• Extensive experience in metallurgic knowledge understanding the properties of metals
• Solid knowledge of trigonometry and shop math
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Must be willing to attend training sessions as needed, including out of state locations
• Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting
• Able to read printed materials, blueprints, schematics, and computer graphics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships employees, vendors, contractors, and suppliers

Additional Information

Site Address: 615 W Carson St Bryan, Tx 77803

For more information, please call or text: 979‑922‑5148

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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