Tool Technician II - 2nd Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties are performed safely with knowledge of safety policies.
• Recommends opportunities to improve safety and educate others.
• Design, build, modify, and maintain progressive and compound dies, fixtures, gauges, and specialized tooling and equipment used in metal stamping and assembly.
• Read and interpret blueprints, design schematics, CAD drawings, samples, or instructions.
• Exercise independence with direct responsibility for quality, accuracy, and project costs, including die building, alteration, repair and maintenance.
• Select materials required to plan and layout machining and forming procedures.
• Measure or scribe metal or plastic stock for machining using measurement instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, rules, height or depth gauges.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance or engineering changes on dies and fixtures to improve performance and ensure reliability.
• Contributes to development of projects and provides recommendations for future investments.

Job Requirements

• Completed HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in tool and die trade to include experience in fine blanking tooling, and operating various machines including grinders, milling machines, and lathes.
• Advanced Journeyman Tool & Die Maker or equivalent work experience.
• Requires technical knowledge as is normally acquired in accredited apprenticeship.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and CAD.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with other functions within the organization and external vendors.
• Able to transfer CAD geometry from solid models and create machine tool cutter paths.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry materials and parts up to 45 pounds (with assistance).