Tool and Die Maker

PURPOSE

Design, build, rework, maintain, repair and troubleshoot all forms of tooling (including dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, and molds).

[Primarily 1st Shift with an occasional rotation to 2nd shift for Production Support every 8-12 weeks]

• Interact with QA, production, R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance to provide solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tool modifications, repair, preventative maintenance and individual work performed throughout the shift.
• Reworking tools and fixtures as needed, or machining new ones to manufacturing specs and requirements
• Capable of creating a repeatable setup and working to tolerances of +/-.0002" routinely.
• Coordinate work assigned through various auxiliary work centers and equipment as required
• Occasionally assist operators and maintenance with machine or processing issues.
• Performing manual machining, including setup and operation

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed an approved Mold Maker or Tool and Die Maker state apprenticeship program or demonstrated the ability to perform the aforementioned tasks.
• Proficiently operate all common machining equipment, mills, lathes, grinders, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine tools, fixtures, dies and molds, perform rework as needed, or machine new components to manufacturing specs and requirements
• Ability to perform manual machining, CNC machining or both, including setup and operation;
  Program editing is a plus
• Expertise at reading and understanding blueprints, CAD drawings and production specifications

• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience