Tool And Die Makers

Position Summary

Responsible for the development, maintenance and/or repair of stamping dies (both progressive & secondary dies) in accordance with Engineering supplied blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
Supports production department with tooling needs; respond to shop-floor calls in a timely manner
Affirms safe operation and care of tool room equipment
Produces quality work in a timely manner
Affirms complex tooling and equipment needs and refurbish as required
Troubleshoots and solves tooling problems without assistance
Set-up and operates all tool room equipment.
Works to continuously improve tooling and reduce scrap.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker and/or completion of an apprenticeship (4 years) or advanced manufacturing certificate, followed by at least 4 years of on the job training
• 5 years’ experience in the trade; emphasis on small precision stampings from progressive dies
• Knowledge/experience with AutoCAD, Solid-works, and EDM (a Plus)
• Ability to use precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Ability to operate all standard tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, lathes, etc. CNC machine set up a plus.