Tool and Die Repair

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving. Founded in Grenoble in 1865 and still headquartered there, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation—including the invention of the press stud. Human values have driven our success for over 160 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model that empowers employees and prioritizes their wellbeing. Today, we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide and are committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

About the Role

Working in a clean, green, and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing dies and perform changeovers.
• Fabricate dies and tools, and rework dies to meet production requirements.
• Interact between tool room, production, engineering, quality, and other departments.
• Participate in pre-planning and design of new tooling, tool refurbishment, end-of-life tooling, and capacity tooling as required.
• Engage in tooling design and print review meetings, as well as project overview meetings.
• Plan and layout work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written/oral specifications.
• Understand the working properties of common metals and alloys.
• Select appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete tasks.
• Use various tool and die maker tools and precision measuring instruments while working to very close tolerances.
• Evaluate and repair dies to bring parts into specifications and troubleshoot problem dies.
• Work closely with production personnel, EDM, and machine set-up operators to ensure dies and tooling perform to desired specifications.
• Document all information and procedures related to individual tools (e.g., logbooks) and update drawings.
• Set up and service all tool room and related equipment.
• Ensure work area is clean and well maintained.
• Actively participate in area 5S and other department team Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds; standing, bending, lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, and walking on a cement floor daily.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting dies.
• Fully qualified completion of required hours.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tool and die problems.
• Ability to read blueprints and other die support documentation.
• Experience with and ability to use standard and specific tool room machinery, including drill presses, die wash stations, grinders, and mills.
• Able to adapt, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Follow all IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures.