Tool and Die Maker to build, set up, and maintain high speed progressive dies in a fast paced, high volume stamping company. The progressive dies are making complex micro-miniature piece parts at 1,000 strokes per minute or more.
Plan, layout and perform all bench and machine operations to construct, alter or repair progressive stamping dies.
Work from drawings, written specifications, and verbal directions.
Improvise tooling for unusual adaptations.
Surface grind tool steel and carbide to .0001”.
Work patiently to achieve the precision demanded by the fine work.
Use precision measuring instruments to check for proper dimensions of the workpieces.
Plan your project and workload, work with others as well as tool room foreman to schedule workflow through various departments (i.e. wire edm).
Assess problems and troubleshoot issues by reviewing the progression strip under a microscope.
Look for wear, misalignment, and sources of issues that affect tolerances or productivity.
Visualize and discuss what is happening in the die, even though it is happening too fast to see.
Troubleshoot based upon information that can be measured or checked.
Keep careful notes when working on and/or troubleshooting a die.
Work collaboratively with the Quality Control Department to meet tolerances and cosmetic standards set by Ditron.
Set up progressive dies in Bruderer punch presses.
Set feed and pilot release where applicable.
Make adjustments to the punch press shut height as applicable.
Train others to understand, set up, and run your dies.
Perform other duties as directed.
Successful completion of a Tool and Die Apprenticeship.
Over five (5) years of experience in altering and repairing complicated progressive dies.