Tool and Die Maker

Whirlpool•Racine, WI

3d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains, troubleshoots and repairs dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Manual and CNC equipment and tool room machinery is used regularly. Tool Makers often work in production areas outside of the Tool Room to troubleshoot dies and tooling in presses. Personnel must comply with safety and work rules for the area they are working in, and follow all required safety practices. This is a 2nd or 3rd shift role. A resume must be submitted to be considered for the position

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of State-indentured Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or 10 years equivalent experience.
Familiarity with stamping dies of all types
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Understanding of modern punch press principles

Nice To Haves

Progressive and/or transfer die knowledge
ProtoTrak or other CNC experience

Responsibilities

Maintain stamping dies of all types, die components and production tooling, and troubleshoot dies in press.
Install and adjust die and tooling components as necessary.
Interpret complex detail and component drawings.
Produce parts to print tolerances.
Maintain production tooling within quality standards.
Communicate effectively with operators, set-up personnel, and supervisors on all three shifts regarding tooling requirements, and die and equipment status.
Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.
Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
Filing, 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