Tool and Die Maker

Whirlpool • Findlay, OH

3d

About The Position

Work effectively with your peers to share knowledge and leverage strengths Utilize excellent communication and documentation skills to transfer critical processes and support knowledge to others. Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines. Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions. Filling, grinding, and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish. Fitting and assembling tools and die parts. Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities. Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies / molds. Participate in WCM (World Class Manufacturing) projects and assist in improving machine/die/mold OEE. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Tool and Die Journeyman's card
• In place of Journeyman's card Associate's degree in technical studies with 4 years of manufacturing tool and die experience.
• Able to stand for a long duration of time, in excess of 8 hours a day
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
• Able to lift 50 pounds floor to waist
• Experience working as a tool and die maker.
• In-depth knowledge of machine tools and their uses.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
• Extensive experience with metalworking tools including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery.
• Experience with quality control analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Google Suite Knowledge
• PVO license required. (Training provided onsite)
• Industrial Health & Safety, Confined Space, and Lockout-Tagout Training
• WCM Methodologies, particularly 5S / Visual Management, Problem Solving and Mistake Proofing

Responsibilities

• Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
• Filling, grinding, and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish.
• Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.
• Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.
• Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies / molds.
• Participate in WCM (World Class Manufacturing) projects and assist in improving machine/die/mold OEE.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees