Tool and Die Maker 3 - Afternoon Shift

About the role

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of engineered products and solutions used in the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and construction of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. LEADING THE WAY™ in innovation, MPS is dedicated to keeping the power infrastructure performing optimally by supplying world-class solutions to fulfill the needs of customers who maintain electrical services to consumers worldwide. We operate seventeen facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

Responsibilities

• Builds and modifies tools, dies, jigs, molds, and fixtures using precision bench and machining operations
• Leads, directs, and trains Tool and Die Maker 1’s on as needed basis
• Conducts tests for completed tools and/or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications
• Cuts, shapes and trims material to specifications
• Designs jigs, fixtures and templates as needed
• Teaches and trains apprentices
• Grinds and adjusts different parts to properly fit them together
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher level staff
• Selects metals to be used based on properties
• Troubleshoots Dies in the press and on the bench
• Sets up and assists in operating machinery in designated department when needed
• Offers improvement ideas for current tooling
• Completes all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adheres to 5S standards (e.g., maintains cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follows all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Performs work under minimal supervision
• Possesses comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter
• Completed Tool and Die school through TCAT or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of progressive, forge, or draw dies
• Advanced grinding, milling and lathe knowledge
• 5-10 years of relevant tool and die experience