Tool and Die Maker

EBSCO Industries Inc•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

PRADCO Outdoor Brands (PRADCO) manufactures and markets major hunting and fishing brands and products. We are a leader in producing game calls, scents, attractants, game feeders, game cameras, tree stands and fishing lures. PRADCO Hunting owns the brands Moultrie, Summit, Knight & Hale, Code Blue, Texas Hunter Products and Whitetail Institute. PRADCO Fishing owns more than 20 brands including Bobby Garland, Booyah, Heddon, Lindy, Rebel, Thill, and YUM. For more information on PRADCO products, please visit our website at www.pradcooutdoorbrands.com. PRADCO team members participate in a selection of outstanding benefits, including: Profit Sharing Trust, Excellent Medical/Dental/Drug/Vision benefits, and many other benefits. Job SummaryTo build and repair all types, sizes and shapes of Plastic Injection Molds and Production Tools and Fixtures. Specializes in the operation of precision machine tools such as Conventional, and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) in the construction and/or repair of tooling, gages, jigs, fixtures, or dies, where a high degree of specialized skill and knowledge of tool building practices is required. Works from sketches, detail, assembly drawings, and/or from verbal instructions in planning and performing complex machining operations. Processes items requiring complicated setups with a high degree of accuracy, using a variety of precision measuring instruments. Performs complex mathematical calculations, writes and/or edits programs for CNC equipment and uses complex tooling and gages to accomplish the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must have EDM and CNC experience.
Must have technical certification in Tool and Die making.
Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Good problem-solving skills
Must maintain company confidentiality.
Working in a Team orientated environment.

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions, sketches, or from the actual part to be copied or fitted.
Plans the setup and operation of various machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
Heat treats, and welds parts as required.
uses precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspections before, during, and after machining.
Uses hand tools of the trade for modifications as required.
Fits and assembles mold parts, tools, and dies. Participates in Set Up run offs, and tests molds to produce a product meeting specification, tracing die difficulties to their source and making any necessary modifications.