Tool and Die Machinist and Operator

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, modify, and reassemble progressive stamping dies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections on injection molds, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly.
• Evaluate molds, tooling, and dies to determine feasibility of in-house repairs and modifications.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling, mold, and die performance issues to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling, dies, molds, spare parts inventory, and maintenance activities.
• Operate a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, saws, drill presses, and multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Manufacture and modify tooling, fixtures, gauges, prototype components, and production parts to engineering specifications.
• Develop machining fixtures and inspection gauges to support production efficiency and quality objectives.
• Perform precision machining operations including turning, milling, drilling, grinding, tapping, and finishing.
• Support new product development efforts through prototype fabrication and design modifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD-generated prints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Inspect completed components to ensure compliance with dimensional and quality requirements.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as necessary to maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Perform basic soldering and silver brazing operations as required.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams to support operational goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and tooling performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of tool and die construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience operating manual machining equipment and working knowledge of CNC machining processes.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and measurement conversions.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.