Die Maker

Stellantis•Sterling Heights, MI

10d

About The Position

Die Makers produce dies and specialized parts and devices used on manufacturing machines in an automotive manufacturing plant. The role requires practical Die Maker skills to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools. Work may involve interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, and similar documents. The Die Maker plans operation sequences and required materials, applying knowledge of computer technology such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to design and create manufacturing instructions. The role also tests and inspects completed dies to confirm they match the original design and function properly. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra, and physics.
A minimum of four years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide Die Maker apprenticeship; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Die Maker; or eight years of documented Die Maker experience; or five years of documented Die Maker experience and three years in a related trade.
Experience as a Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to plan operation sequences.
Ability to visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the listed machine-tool, fabrication, assembly, measurement, testing, and inspection tasks.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of G-Suite.

Responsibilities

Analyze specifications and plan operation sequences and materials for fabricating dies or assemblies.
Interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches, and other specifications.
Use CAD or CAM knowledge to design tools and create manufacturing instructions.
Set up and operate conventional and computer numerically controlled machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, CNC machines, and grinders.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock; cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified dimensions.
File, grind, shim, and adjust parts to achieve proper fit; fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, gauges, and tools.
Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in fabricating parts or products.
Select metals and alloys based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap assembly holes.
Lift, position, and secure machine parts using hoists, vises, V-blocks, or angle plates.
Test completed dies to ensure parts meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary.
Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
Perform incidental tasks required to complete the larger task.
Work any shift and overtime, including daily overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.