Tool and Die Maker

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the supervisor, either directly or through the leadperson, the tool and die maker is responsible for the proper set-up and operation of various tool room equipment with minimal supervision in the manufacture, repair or maintenance of a variety of tooling.
• Working from engineered drawings, specs and/or instructions from the leadperson or supervisor, determine the best methods and machines required in the manufacture or repair of tools to close tolerances.
• Operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, millers, universal grinders, surface grinders and tooling such as collets, chucks, compression and cold head dies, punches, assembly fixtures, jaws, drill jigs, etc.
• Use and interpret various precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, indicators and related gaging instruments.
• Maintain equipment in good working order through both periodic and proper lubrication and reporting of maintenance requirements to the leadperson or supervisor on a timely basis.
• Keep the work area and machine clean.
• Responsible for the segregation, identification and transportation of parts in the work area.
• Requisition, through the leadperson and the supervisor, any tool and supplies required to accomplish an assigned job.
• Train new employees as required.
• Maintain accurate production records and counts.
• Perform unusual or experimental work.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.