Tool and Die Journeyman

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. • Fond du Lac, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans and performs required machine operations to maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, tools, jigs, machines and equipment.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and craftsmanship.
• Strong understanding of tool and die design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in reading, creating, and interpreting complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills include maintaining and upgrading various types of machine tools, selecting proper cutting tools, speeds, and feeds on machine tools and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities and individuals at various levels.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Completion of apprenticeship in Tool and Die field, must have obtained a Journeyman’s card.
• Five years of related experience and/or training in Tool and Die making procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, maintains, alters, checks, and repairs dies, fixtures, gauges, tools, jigs, machines, and equipment.
• Ability to analyze specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize products to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Trains, mentors, supports, and maintains strong internal communication within the tool and die department.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part to improve tool life or performance.
• Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
• Performs close and exacting bench and assembly operations to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble, and finish work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED