Tool and Die Maker
About The Position
Join our team of skilled tool and die makers who belong to a company dedicated to success and hard work. As a tool and die maker with us, you will get to use blueprints to determine project specifications, set up and operate machine tools, finish and adjust parts, and test tools to ensure quality standards are met. You will also get to make use of your outstanding mechanical and mathematical skills while crafting tools and dies. This position is excellent for anyone with exceptional technical expertise and a positive, team-oriented attitude looking to work for a company where they can grow and hone their skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to stand for shift durations
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
- Excellent visual accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Completion of apprenticeship program or trade school diploma program
- Two to five years of experience in tool and die making
- Experience using CAD
Responsibilities
- Use sketches, blueprints, specifications and models to plan operations for the fabrication of dies, tools and assemblies, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency
- Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers and micrometers
- Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools and dies and to repair and modify gauges, jigs and dies
- Design templates and jigs to be used as work aids for convenient fabrication of products and parts
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on tools, manually operated dies and progressive dies
- Interface with external and internal customers, handle supplier and customer concerns, and work with team members to solve problems during the production process
- File and finish workpieces using the appropriate hand tools to ensure products are smooth and that they fit together properly
- Select the appropriate metals and materials to be used based on properties, ensuring they meet project specifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
