Tool & Die Maker

Venteon is currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Farmington, CT

• Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting, Component Fabrication and Production of progressive, compound, four slide and secondary tooling.
• CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson preferred
• Ability to read - understand blue prints and GD&T as needed for production manufacturing.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
• Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO
  13485 & AS9100) working environments.
• An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering
  - Quality Engineering
  - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.)
• Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
• Self starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted

• Full time
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

• Trouble shoot & Maintenance of Plant Equipment.
• Advanced Machine repair.
• Sets-up and operates standard machine tools and other machinery to close tolerances in manufacturing machine parts.
• Fabricate fixtures – gages as required.
• Meets with other personnel regarding instruction, in the design, maintenance or repair of machinery and equipment to assure quality standard.
• Operates forklift trucks and other material devices in the movement of heavy machinery.
• Performs Lock out/Tag out safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Maintains required records.
• Assist with production tooling if required