Tool Die & Gauge

Lincoln Electric•Euclid, OH

About The Position

The Tool Die & Gauge role designs, builds, reworks, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots tooling, including dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, and molds. The position determines how to manage and complete projects by their due dates and works with QA, production, R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance to provide solutions. The role maintains documentation of tool modifications, repairs, preventative maintenance, and work performed. It monitors and maintains components for tool builds and repairs, may occasionally purchase components, and creates repeatable setups while routinely working to tolerances of +/-.0002 inches. It coordinates work through auxiliary work centers and equipment, sometimes assists with machine or processing issues, and validates work using standard machining practices and available measurement and inspection resources. The employee communicates with coworkers, educates apprentices in best practices, follows written specifications and standards, and may serve as either team lead or team member depending on workload. The selected candidate’s job level and pay grade depend on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Complete an approved Mold Maker or Tool and Die Maker state apprenticeship program, or demonstrate the ability to perform the described job tasks.
Pass the skilled trades assessment test for the position.
Proficiently operate common machining equipment, including mills, lathes, and grinders.
Be aware of applicable OSHA and EPA laws and regulations and the Company's Plant Rules and Regulations.
Have time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Have proven analytical and troubleshooting abilities and a high degree of mechanical aptitude.
Be able to work from design prints, sketches, sample parts, and oral instructions.
Have moderate hand dexterity and the ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds.
Personally possess basic inspection and machining tools needed to perform the job.
Be available to work second shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

Design, build, rework, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot tooling, including dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, and molds.
Determine how to manage and complete projects by designated due dates.
Work with QA, production, R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance to provide solutions.
Document tool modifications, repairs, preventative maintenance, and work performed during the shift.
List, monitor, and maintain components for new tool builds and repairs; occasionally purchase components.
Create repeatable setups and routinely work to tolerances of +/-.0002 inches.
Coordinate work through auxiliary work centers and equipment as required.
Occasionally assist operators and maintenance with machine or processing issues.
Validate work quality using standard machining practices and available measurement and inspection resources.
Communicate with personnel and educate apprentices in best practices.
Follow written specifications and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Work as a team lead or team member depending on departmental workload.