Tool and Die Machinist

WestaffMeriden, CT
$30 - $40Onsite

About The Position

Westaff is hiring a Tool & Die Maker for a Manufacturer in Meriden, CT. This position offers a pay rate of $30-40/hr based on experience.

Requirements

  • Experience in Component/Tooling Fabrication, Trouble Shooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling.
  • Set-up – Trouble shooting
  • CT approved (apprenticeship completed) Journeyperson
  • Ability to read - understand blue prints and GDT as needed for production manufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Studies blueprints of die and product, die models, templates, and prototype parts and visualizes shape, mechanical structure, and operation of die.
  • Computes dimensions, plans machining, layout, and assembly operations.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining by other workers.
  • Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, and grinder, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
  • Lifts machined parts and positions them for assembly on worktable or surface plate.
  • Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces and fits parts to each other.
  • Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die.
  • Dowels and bolts parts together.
  • Works to tolerances as close as 0.0005 inch.
  • Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts.
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