Tool and Die Maker

Mestek, Inc.•Farmville, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves fabricating and maintaining tools and dies according to prints, specifications, and other directives. The Tool and Die Maker will operate various machinery, use precision measuring instruments, and perform maintenance on equipment. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with work standards, maintaining inventory, and adhering to safety procedures.

Requirements

High School or Trade School Graduate
Ability to read and write
Read and follow work orders
Ability to read a measuring tape
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to inspect material
Ability to occasionally lift 75 to 100 pounds
Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting

Nice To Haves

Prefer Tool and Die Maker experience with Certification

Responsibilities

Works from prints, specifications, charts, formulae, drawings, sketches, written and verbal orders, instructions, and requests.
Uses precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to, micrometers, vernier calipers, depth and various other gauges, indicators, rule, square, surface plate, and also a wide variety of hand tools.
Sets up and operates a normal range of machinery and equipment such as but not limited to: single and multi-spindled drill presses, surface and wet grinders, saw, lathes, milling machines and other similar type machines.
Selects, adjusts, changes, replaces and sharpens tools, cutters, holders, jigs, fixtures, etc.
Adjusts speeds, feeds, travel of parts; set and adjust stops, limits, guides, etc.
Fabricates various die parts, sections, inserts, punches, etc.
Makes necessary tool and die tryouts.
Disassembles as required, grind using special fixtures and holding devices, reassemble; replaces punches, stripper springs, stops, inserts, etc.
Maintains inventory of most commonly used parts, tools, materials, and items.
Informs supervisor of low inventories. Maintain all maintenance records for dies.
Reviews returned dies and items leaving tool room.
Compares to prints, specifications, and work requests.
Assures compliance to work standards, specifications, and prints.
Performs machine maintenance to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various mechanical problems.
Detects and reports defective and unsafe equipment and material as well as unusual situations to supervisor.
Observes and obeys all safety rules, practices, and procedures. Wear and employ personal protective equipment as required.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested.
Regular attendance is always an essential function.