Tool and Die Maker

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Lewiston, ID

7d•$23 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), we are a company of innovators, inventors, and problem solvers that design and build safety-critical products so that future generations can pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. SEL's products are embedded in power grids worldwide, working to prevent blackouts and improve power system safety and reliability, offering the best product warranty and customer support to the electric power industry. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are a highly vertically integrated company, including research, design, and manufacturing of our own injection molded parts and molds. We are currently looking to grow our mold making capacity and are looking for an experienced Tool and Die Maker for our factory in Lewiston, ID. You'll work alongside other Tool and Die Makers and engineers to support our tool and die needs, building, maintaining, and modifying molds using a wide variety of specialized CNC equipment and mold making processes. These include CAD/CAM modeling, programming, and set up of sinker EDM, wire EDM, multi axis milling, electrode, and other mold making equipment! Our philosophy is to teach, support, develop, and mentor each of our vertically integrated technologies, so entry-level experience with completion of a CTE machining program or CNC machining experience may be considered.

Requirements

You have 5-10 years of journeyman level Tool & Die/Mold making experience
You have 5-10 years of experience with CAM/CAD
You have the ability to mentor, and develop the skills of others
You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 40 pounds frequently
Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
Vision correctable to 20/30 or better
Differentiate color
Reach
Bend
Kneel
Twist
Grip
Pinch
Fine finger dexterity sufficient to handle metal parts with precision and accuracy

Responsibilities

Preparing technical tooling specifications for designs of parts and tools.
Designing and fabricating detailed tooling, bills of materials, and job estimates as requested.
Developing CAM/CAD programs and providing the department with advanced technical and tutorial support.
Completing assigned work within timelines, with a high level of quality.
Developing, documenting, and maintaining a high level of expertise in the detailed design practices of SEL mold-building operations.
Developing and maintaining a high level of knowledge of SEL mold-making procedures and standards to maximize productivity and automation.

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