Tool and Die Maker

AAM•St. Marys, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Analyzes specifications, lays out material stock, sets up, operates and programs machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, and gauges machine parts. Follows safe operating procedures, maintains 7S standards, and performs TPM activities as required. Reviews and follows quality, process, and operator instructions, performing quality checks as required and accurately recording them using Plexus or the required method. Identifies, contains, and generates Discrepant Material Reports (DMR) for any nonconforming material and forwards them to the Material Review Board (MRB). Communicates with co-workers from previous and following shifts to discuss problems and concerns. Ensures the operation runs at the required production rate and notifies the Team Leader or equivalent when this does not occur. Accurately reports production and scrap using Factivity or the required method. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities. Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes the product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Sets up, operates, and programs machine tools and inspection equipment and verifies the conformance of machined parts to specifications. Smooths flat and contoured surfaces to required specifications and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances. Uses the tool plan system to move inventory and release jobs. Heat treats tools or parts. Retrieves drawings as required. Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of parts. Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches the design of the product. Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on tooling machines. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly. Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of the unit to ensure functionality and performance. Operates equipment to cut, braze, or solder parts. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining and production related problems. Completes other tasks within the job classification as assigned. Assists other employees as directed by the Team Leader and/or Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); One year machinist certificate from college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Know what it takes to have a safe workplace.
IATF-16949 Quality Systems Requirements.
ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

Analyzes specifications, lays out material stock, sets up, operates and programs machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, and gauges machine parts.
Follows safe operating procedures.
Maintains 7S standards.
Performs TPM activities as required.
Reviews and follows quality, process and operator instructions.
Performs quality checks as required and accurately records using Plexus or required method.
Identifies, contains and generates Discrepant Material Report (DMR) for any nonconforming material and forwards to the Material Review Board (MRB).
Communicates with co-workers from the previous and following shifts to discuss problems and concerns.
Ensures operation runs at required production rate. Notifies Team Leader or equivalent when this does not occur.
Accurately reports production and scrap using Factivity or required method.
Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
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, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
Sets up, operates and programs machine tools and inspection equipment and verifies conformance of machined parts to specification.
Smooths flat and contoured surfaces to required specifications and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances.
Uses tool plan system to move inventory and release jobs.
Heat treats tools or parts.
Retrieves drawings as required.
Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on tooling machines.
Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
Operates equipment to cut, braze or solder parts.
Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining and production related problems.
Completes other tasks within job classification as assigned.
Assists other employees as directed by the Team Leader and / or Supervisor.