Tool and Die Maker-2nd Shift
About The Position
This position is for a Tool and Die Maker on the 2nd shift. The role requires a strong understanding of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures. The individual will be responsible for analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools. This job description reflects the general nature and level of work being performed. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required, based upon business needs, at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- MUST HAVE "TOOL & DIE" EXPERIENCE
- High school level education or equivalent specialized training which may be obtained in vocational courses or on the job.
- MUST HAVE 3 years die repair experience.
- Requires the ability to verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
- Knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures required.
- Knowledge of welding fixtures on robotic type welders.
Nice To Haves
- Wire EDM or CNC Machining Center experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate.
- Repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists hand tools.
- Applies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures.
- Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
- Computes dimensions, plan layouts, and determines assembly methods and sequence of operations for work involving extremely close tolerances.
- Sets up and operates machine tools and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Lifts machine parts manually, uses hoists and positions and secures parts on surface plate of worktable using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
- Ensures surfaces are smooth using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders.
- Fits and assembles parts together using hand tools.
- Verifies dimensions alignments and clearances using measuring instruments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
