Tool & Die Maker Specialist -2nd shift LG12 -

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzes specifications, computes dimensions, plans layout, fabricates, proves tools and dies and determines assembly method and sequence of operations for tools & dies where final results have minimal or no review by others.
• Makes and repairs all types of cutting tooling, fixtures, jigs etc. and dies for the various machines in the Company shop using a variety of material such as carbide and steel.
• Works to exacting tolerances (± .0001) Makes and repairs all types of cutting tooling, fixtures, jigs etc. and dies for the various machines in the Company shop using a variety of material such as carbide and steel.
• Uses thorough knowledge of tool & die making and machine shop theory and practice for development of highly complex tools and dies.
• Verifies conformance of machined parts tooling and dies to specifications, machines and repairs dies and other tooling etc.
• Troubleshoots tool and die making problems or related matter of importance for those machines and dies responsible for.
• Uses considerable resourcefulness where necessary to use considerable initiative to insure efficiency and productivity in any corrective action of tooling & dies and machines/equipment.
• Works as an active team member by participating in problem solving, team building, and all other team activities to improve the processes, productivity, quality, etc. of the department.
• Uses interpersonal skills as well as good written and verbal communications. Assists other department members as required.
• Works from specifications from blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions or works from verbal orders, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Makes repairs of machines and other tools used to make tools and die.

Equipment / Process Responsibilities

• Performs duties where property, tools, equipment, or machines are used to machine highly complex and sometimes expensive tools and dies.
• Maintains own tool kit and advises supervision as to when special tools for particular tasks need purchase or replacement.

Material Or Product Responsibilities

• Performs duties that require close attention to work, supporting documentation specifications and other requirements of highly complex tool and die making principles.
• Responsible for proper functioning of tool and die components necessary to the efficient operation of production machines and equipment.

Safety Responsibilities

• Good housekeeping, knowledge of good machine safety is necessary as well as adherence to and enforcement of Company Safety Rules.