Tool and Die Maker Trainee - 2nd or 3rd shift

Whirlpool•Racine, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position builds the foundation for progression into a Tool and Die Apprenticeship. Under supervision of department lead or Journeyman, this position performs entry level Tool and Die Maker responsibilities, such as learning how to troubleshoot and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process; interpret complex component drawings; produce parts to print tolerances; maintain dies, die components and tooling; install and adjust die and tooling as necessary. Personnel must comply with safety and work rules for the area they are working in, and follow all required safety practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Understanding of modern punch press principles
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, lead personnel, and supervisors.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with whole numbers and decimals; understand geometric functions and perform basic calculations; and perform trigonometry calculations as needed.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Blueprint Reading (606-111), Applied Math I & II (804-370; 804-371), and Precision Measuring (623-185) classes.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process
Interpret complex component drawings
Produce parts to print tolerances
Maintain dies, die components and tooling
Install and adjust die and tooling as necessary
Comply with safety and work rules for the area they are working in
Follow all required safety practices