Tool and Die Maker - Day Shift

Advanced Tooling Systems•Grand Rapids, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Tooling Systems (ATS) is seeking a Tool and Die Maker for its day shift team. The role coordinates with all departments needed to produce dies to provided specifications and designs, following the employee’s training. The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for every aspect of the tool, following the die from cradle to customer, and leads die construction and tryout. The position involves analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts to fabricate or repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools. The employee tests completed tools and dies, makes necessary adjustments, checks finished parts for conformance, follows safety rules, reports unsafe conditions, keeps the work area clean, and maintains tools and their calibration. This is a full-time, day-shift position in a manufacturing environment. Overtime may be required based on workload, and travel is less than 5%. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, with a usually moderate noise level. The role regularly requires standing; frequent walking, hand use, reaching, and talking or hearing; and occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. ATS offers competitive pay and benefits, including dental, vision, and health insurance; short- and long-term disability; company-paid and voluntary life insurance; a 401(k) plan with match; education reimbursement; paid vacation and holidays; and flexible spending.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Tool and Die Maker.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Diemaker journeyman status or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the departments needed to produce dies to provided specifications and designs.
Follow the die from cradle to customer and take responsibility for every aspect of the tool.
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure parts meet specifications and make adjustments as needed.
File, grind, shim, and adjust parts so they fit together properly.
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machine tools and hand tools.
Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables using hoists, vises, V-blocks, or angle plates.
Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan fabrication sequences for tools, dies, or assemblies.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Lead die construction and tryout.
Follow safety rules and report unsafe work conditions to management.
Keep the work area clean.
Maintain appropriate tools and keep tool calibration current.