Tool and Die Maker

Oxbo, Forage Division • Marshfield, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Tool and die makers study prints and drawings and use a combination of hand tools and both conventional and CNC machines to construct dies, measuring devices, jigs and fixtures. These devices can be constructed for a variety of uses varying from checking part quality and consistency to holding material while it is welded, lathed, bored or otherwise processed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least one year work experience
• Strong math skills
• Able to read and understand welding and design drawings

Nice To Haves

• Robotic programming experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary
• Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools
• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools
• Inspect finished dies for defects
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance
• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments ranging from calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators to optical and CMM equipment
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Adheres to company quality protocols and processes
• Perform job duties in a safe, ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the H&S handbook
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

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