Manual Machinist Tool & Die Maker

Ventamatic • Mineral Wells, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manual Machinist Tool & Die Maker is responsible for the complete process of machining parts, fitting, and assembling stamping dies under the guidance of the tool & die lead and manager. Key duties include sharpening punches, dies, and other tooling, as well as creating and building jigs, fixtures, and tools. The role also involves performing necessary die repairs, scheduled preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting. The individual will be required to set up and operate conventional metalworking machinery for various machining operations on new and existing parts. Maintaining a clean work area and machines, complying with company safety policies, and being available to work outside of standard hours as needed are also essential aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in a machine shop setting with heavy emphasis on conventional metal working machinery.
• Basic understanding of stamping dies, presses and feed systems.
• Heavy experience in any of these areas is a major plus.
• Must be able to setup manual mills, lathes, surface grinders etc. and operate them efficiently.
• Machine operations include but not limited to turning, facing, boring, tapping, milling, sawing, drilling etc.
• Be able to layout, fit and modify parts to achieve required scope of work.
• Be able to read blueprints and understand tolerances.
• Will be asked to manufacture jigs/fixtures and or parts without a supplied print.
• Knowledge of common material properties such as cold roll steel, carbon steel, tool steels, aluminum, brass etc. and how to properly machine.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent level to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in die building and troubleshooting.
• Experience in EDM, CNC machining (even though this position will only have access to conventional metal working machinery).
• Experience in heat treating/tempering materials.
• Sheet metal material properties and their behaviors during stamping/bending operations. Includes galvanized mild steel, aluminum, powder coated mild steel etc.
• Experience in pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Any outside certifications or training in the tool and die field.

Responsibilities

• Machining parts, fitting and assembling stamping dies from start to finish at the direction of the tool & die lead and manager.
• Sharpening punches, dies and other tooling used in stamping dies.
• Create and build jigs, fixtures and tools as directed.
• Performing die repairs and scheduled PMs as needed.
• Performing die troubleshooting as needed.
• Setup and perform manual machining operations on new and existing parts.
• Keep work area and machines clean.
• Be willing to work outside of standard working hours as needed.
• Comply with company safety policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees