Tool and Die Maker

About the role

Company Overview PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Responsibilities

• Interprets complicated drawings and calculates critical dimensions to determine construction specifications.
• Plans/lays out machine and bench procedures for projects determining alterations on dimensions of existing dies in order to comply with specifications.
• Performs complicated setups to make, alter, or repair intricately designed and constructed tools, deep draw, progressive multi-station dies, indexing and calibrated fixtures, etc.
• Performs component fabrication and die construction tasks using various measuring devices involving various machining operations, including lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.
• Performs critical bench and assembly operations to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble and finish work.
• Functions as a resource person, giving assistance to various fabrication and tool & die department personnel.
• Suggests, develops and implements solutions so as to improve tooling performance.
• Performs experimental and developmental work concerning changes and modifications to tooling/dies.
• Performs regular safety inspections of equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Ensures assigned preventative maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Cleans equipment and performs general housekeeping tasks, keeping work area clean and organized.