Tool and Die Maker, Mold Shop Services

About the role

Your Contribution Review blueprints, CAD files, SolidWorks models, and their associated specifications.
Set-up and operate various tools including, but not limited to CNC mills, lathes, EDM, and grinders to cut and shape materials like metal and plastic.
Assemble, fit, shim, and adjust tools dies, and parts to meet precise specifications.
Measure completed products using calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators to ensure conformance to strict tolerances.
Perform 100% inspection of ALL active molds
Define critical characteristics & tolerances
o Update “Mold” repair log for future reference and traceability.
Repair or modify existing tools, dies, and machinery. Welding, grinding, and polishing may be required.
Set up a preventative / predictive maintenance program with inspection intervals.
Outcomes would be acceptance/rejection criteria for maximizing mold utilization (lifecycles)
Create jigs, gauges, fixtures, and cutting tools.
Using Excel/Access programs, link Mold ID# to yield, defects, and downtime.
Work with Melting process engineers to implement onto production floor.
Attend weekly SFO mold meetings > 90% of the time.
Lead weekly mold “cycling” meeting with a 2-4 week lookahead.
Drive knowledge transfer from Southbridge to Duryea team.
Create Job Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
Develop plans for Duryea to become 100% independent from Southbridge.
Organize Mold Shop to 5s standards.
Order all department tools, materials, and repairs using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, CAD files, SolidWorks models, and their associated specifications.
• Set-up and operate various tools including, but not limited to CNC mills, lathes, EDM, and grinders to cut and shape materials like metal and plastic.
• Assemble, fit, shim, and adjust tools dies, and parts to meet precise specifications.
• Measure completed products using calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators to ensure conformance to strict tolerances.
• Perform 100% inspection of ALL active molds
• Define critical characteristics & tolerances
• Update “Mold” repair log for future reference and traceability.
• Repair or modify existing tools, dies, and machinery. Welding, grinding, and polishing may be required.
• Set up a preventative / predictive maintenance program with inspection intervals.
• Create jigs, gauges, fixtures, and cutting tools.
• Using Excel/Access programs, link Mold ID# to yield, defects, and downtime.
• Work with Melting process engineers to implement onto production floor.
• Attend weekly SFO mold meetings > 90% of the time.
• Lead weekly mold “cycling” meeting with a 2-4 week lookahead.
• Drive knowledge transfer from Southbridge to Duryea team.
• Create Job Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop plans for Duryea to become 100% independent from Southbridge.
• Organize Mold Shop to 5s standards.
• Order all department tools, materials, and repairs using SAP.

Requirements

• A.S. of Tool/Die/Machinist degree from technical / vocational school + 2 years of experience.
• OR Formalized Apprenticeship certificate training + 4 years of experience.
• OR Highschool Diploma / GED + 5-6 years of experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of using CAD/CAM software, blue print reading, and mathematics (geometry/trigonometry).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of handling complex, high-precision metalworking machinery.
• MIG, TIG, and Stick welding skills (preferred).

Qualifications

• English, MS Office

Skills

• CAD/CAM software
• Blueprint reading
• Mathematics (geometry/trigonometry)
• Handling complex, high-precision metalworking machinery
• MIG, TIG, and Stick welding skills

Benefits

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company. We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc.