Master Tool and Die Maker

Duties

• Operate lathe
• Operate milling machines
• Operate drills and grinders
• Operate misc. Die and mold equipment
• Build/Modify various prototypes/production molds, dies and misc. tooling
• Certify work against blueprints
• Solder, braze, and weld materials
• Repair damaged or worn tooling: molds, Punch/Notch die sets
• Troubleshoot tooling in production process
• Wire E
• Layout, cut, and assemble extrusion dies and/or make necessary repairs
• Proficient use of metal spray and resin
• Operate misc. equipment as instructed
• Perform quality checks or inspections, including required charting
• Comply with all safety rules and procedures
• Perform necessary clean-up

• Demonstrate ability to independently troubleshoot and solve problems with machine
• Maintain machine, change filters, belts, guides as needed
• Be able to write small programs as needed, e.g. cut keyways and holes in parts
• Be able to load the software
• CNC vertical milling center, HAAS:
• Be able to maintain and keep machine clean
• Be able to use advanced features of machine, e.g. use canned cycles to drill and tap parts, make mirror images of parts
• Be able to write small programs to cut cylindrical and rectangular pockets, drill and tap holes
• CNC vertical milling center, MAZAK:
• Be able to maintain and keep machine clean, change coolant
• Demonstrate ability to cut cylindrical and rectangular pockets, drill and tap holes

Must have completed four (4) year apprenticeship program and/or two (2) years college technical degree and/or ten (10) years in the trade. Follows instructions given by supervisor. Must work in a safe manner. Responsible for all duties performed. Understands all aspects of machinery, equipment, and tools in order to use them in the most efficient manner possible.