Tool and Die Repair

Employee Classification

Reports To

Hours

• Monday through Friday
• 1st Shift - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Uses blueprints, sketches, and/or descriptions to determine needed materials and machines to fabricate parts and make repairs.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as: lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders; verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Performs extensive die maintenance including rebuilding die sections and retrimming pads and forms on all types of dies.
• Hand grinds, spot grinds, or polishes in form sections.
• Examines standard and previously used dies and tools, recommending design modifications as needed.
• Works with engineering to develop concepts for improvements to tooling.
• Continuously looks for ways to improve processes.
• Documents all work done to dies for future reference.
• Develops a history of dies.
• Troubleshoots press repairs and issues when needed.
• Is reliable and punctual in reporting for work as scheduled.
• Maintains professionalism at all times.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Able to multi-task and meet production deadlines
• Resilient with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and solid work ethic

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred
• Completion of apprenticeship or at least 4 years of experience building/repairing metal stamping dies
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Frequent standing, pushing, and pulling

Qualifications

• Must be experienced
• Able to read blueprints
• Gauging equipment skills are essential (mic, calipers, depth mic etc)
• Must be able to run all tool room equipment (lathe, surface grinder, milling machine, radial arm drill)
• Must have material handling and Q.C. skills
• Must be able to work overtime as needed