Tool & Die Maker

Responsibilities

• Makes new production machinery and equipment.
• Sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines.
• Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part or description of part.
• Plans and executes assignment using machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.
• Schedule and order parts and equipment needed for new assembly lines.
• Respond urgently during production hours in performing duties to assist maintenance.
• Conscious of cost and production impact of downtime on any machinery and equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback about production machinery and equipment to and die supervisor.
• Studies production schedule and schedules work accordingly.
• Adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Tests and introduces new monitoring and control systems.
• Maintains and monitors deadlines.
• Disposes of used oil, emulsion, and oils separators.
• Sets up work places to suit production machinery design and in cooperation with production.
• Continuous implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Performs tasks associated with test and repair of equipment including taking apart and reassembling components after repairing or replacing parts.

Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) year tool and die apprenticeship or equivalent of minimum 7 years experience in tool and die.
• Preferred experience in metal manufacturing environment.
• Requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, and machining procedures.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Experience in building and maintenance of production equipment.
• CNC experience and CNC programming.
• Experience with press dies preferred.
• Willingness to test in tool and die apprenticeship as required.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift.