Tool & Die Maker A - 2nd Shift (DSC)

Textron • Fort Worth, TX

75d

About The Position

The Tool & Die Maker A position involves planning and performing a wide variety of bench and machine operations to build, alter, or repair highly complicated dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, or jigs. The role requires maintaining extremely close tolerances, and may involve operating any type of tool room precision equipment. The individual must be able to diagnose and remedy tool difficulties while working in conjunction with Tool Engineers and Designers. Knowledge of all types of precision measuring instruments is essential, as well as the ability to devise new methods, develop new tools, and plan a sequence of work. The position also includes cutting, drilling, filing, shaping, fitting, and assembling parts with or without the use of blueprints, and understanding the general effect of heat treatment on various metals.

Requirements

• Five years of related experience.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate tool room machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform a variety of bench and machine operations.
• Build, alter, or repair dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, or jigs.
• Operate tool room precision equipment to required tolerances.
• Diagnose and remedy tool difficulties in collaboration with Tool Engineers and Designers.
• Use precision measuring instruments effectively.
• Devise new methods and develop new tools.
• Lay out and plan a sequence of work.
• Cut, drill, file, shape, fit, and assemble parts with or without blueprints.
• Understand the effects of heat treatment on various metals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees