Tool and Die Maker

Whirlpool • Findlay, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tool and Die Maker specializes in the skilled tasks of constructing, modifying, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing machine shop tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. This role involves working with engineers and tool designers to develop and modify tools, and requires working from blueprints, specifications, and diagrams. The individual assesses complex specifications and applies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Tool & Die State Apprenticeship Certificate or Minimum 5 Years Equivalent Experience
• Proficiency in CNC equipment operation and programming (e.g., ProtoTrak)

Nice To Haves

• Stamping Die and/or Injection Mold experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. This includes laying out metal stock, preparing and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts.
• Studies specifications (blueprints, sketches, models) to visualize the product, determine materials, and select machines. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines the assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock. Sets up and operates various machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, to machine parts. Lifts and secures machined parts for work.
• Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders. Fits and assembles parts using hand tools. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision instruments, including dial indicators, gauge blocks, and micrometers.
• Heat-treats tools or parts. May connect wiring and hydraulic lines for electrical and hydraulic components.
• Complies with all safety and work rules and regulations for the assigned area, following all required safety practices.
• May examine existing tools and recommend design modifications. May also develop specifications or draw/sketch designs for specialty tools from general descriptions.
• Troubleshoots and repairs dies and tooling on the production floor, often working with presses.

What This Job Offers

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