Experienced Tool and Die Maker

What You Will Do:

The Tool and Die Maker in this position plays a vital role in our manufacturing operation. You will work closely with punch press operators, injection mold operators and assembly line technicians to create and/or maintain their tools, to produce quality parts. The role will include planning, design and construction of tools, dies, molds, fixtures and machine components.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Plan, design, and create molds.

* Troubleshoot, modify and repair existing molds.

* Perform periodic mold and die maintenance at suggested intervals

* Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.

* Die conversions, for example punch or die section change for multiple part configurations.

* Examine previously used dies and tooling components and recommend design modifications regarding construction and functionality for improvement.

* Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling breakages and premature failure; analyze the problems and implement permanent corrective actions.

* Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials.

* Work with outside suppliers and vendors.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

* 10+ years or more of experience in shop environment.

* High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training/certification training in tool and die preferred.

* Must have mold design experience.

* Mold flow, CAD/Cam experience a plus.

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of metal characteristics and properties including heat-treating

* Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

* Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

* Ability to prototype parts

* A working knowledge of injection mold machines/press room equipment and machinery.

* A working proficiency using conventional and CNC tool-room equipment and machinery.

* A working proficiency of Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.

* Demonstrated ability to read and use blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

* Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.

* Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.

* Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

* Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Salary Range

Please note the typical hiring range is $39.00 - $55.00 total compensation. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.