Tool and Die Maker
About The Position
PGI is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to construct, alter, repair, and improve tools and dies used in manufacturing. The role interprets complex drawings and calculates critical dimensions to establish construction specifications, then plans and lays out machine and bench procedures, including dimensional changes to existing dies. The position performs complex setups and machining, component fabrication, die construction, and precision bench and assembly work. It also provides technical assistance to fabrication and tool and die personnel, develops solutions to improve tooling performance, conducts experimental work on tooling modifications, inspects equipment for safety, completes assigned preventive maintenance, and keeps equipment and work areas clean and organized. The work takes place in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, possible temperature extremes, dirt, fluids, oils, and solvents. It requires frequent movement between workstations, extended periods of standing and other positions, and regularly lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in a design-related job function.
- Basic communication skills to receive and convey information about work problems and provide assistance to department personnel.
- Ability to perform advanced shop mathematics and learn and comprehend standard operating procedures, quality standards, and tooling techniques.
- Ability to read and write to access computer information, complete paperwork, and interpret documents.
- Ability to distinguish items by length, width, shape, color, and other characteristics; visual abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and focusing.
- Hand-eye coordination to operate precision equipment, use hand tools, and operate gauges and measuring devices.
- Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend for extended periods; move frequently between workstations; and frequently push, pull, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to safely position the body in varied positions to move and position tooling.
- Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- High mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to interpret complex blueprints, drawings, specifications, and precision measuring instruments.
- Proficiency in machining operations involving grinders, mills, drills, lathes, and stamping presses.
- Advanced machining training or experience equivalent to a two-year tool and die degree, and at least 3 years of progressively responsible machinist experience with journey-level tool and die maker skills.
- Experience with production setup, die maintenance, troubleshooting, and adjustment.
- Maintain a satisfactory attendance and conduct record.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with blanking, progressive, and transfer dies is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interpret complex drawings and calculate critical dimensions to determine construction specifications.
- Plan and lay out machine and bench procedures for projects, including dimensional alterations to existing dies to meet specifications.
- Perform complex setups to make, alter, or repair intricately designed tools, deep-draw and progressive multi-station dies, indexing fixtures, and calibrated fixtures.
- Fabricate components and construct dies using measuring devices and machining operations such as turning, milling, and drilling.
- Perform precision bench and assembly work to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble, and finish work.
- Provide assistance and technical guidance to fabrication and tool and die department personnel.
- Suggest, develop, and implement solutions to improve tooling performance.
- Perform experimental and developmental work on tooling and die changes or modifications.
- Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment.
- Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks efficiently and on time.
- Clean equipment and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Work any shift and overtime as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
