Tool & Die Maker Journeyman

Simpson Strong-Tie•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool and Die Maker Journeyman supports product development and manufacturing by constructing and repairing progressive dies, machining parts, and making prototypes as required by our fast-paced, high-volume sheet metal manufacturing operation. Simpson is a growing and innovative market-leader offering a long-term career with competitive pay and benefits and support for continuing development.

Requirements

10 years’ experience in a tool and die shop with progressive dies and tools
Manufacturing process knowledge: Demonstrates a basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practice by promoting a safe work environment.
Customer service skills: Applies customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
Communication skills: Speaks in the most effective way to relay information. Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding. Ability to communicate effectively about project status and challenges.
Written comprehension: Able to read and understand prints, information and ideas presented in writing. Able to read production drawings and diagrams and interpret information from work orders applicable to the manufacturing of products.
Self-management skills: Uses time efficiently to complete tasks.
Ability to work independently: Follows both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
Equipment and tools: Able to operate a forklift. Able to read a tape measure to within 1/32”. Knowledge of measuring tools such as a tape measure, caliper and micrometer. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft environment and AutoCAD.
Team Dynamics: Team player with the ability to interact effectively with other technicians, employees and vendors.
Math: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Quality Control Analysis: Conducting inspections of product to evaluate quality. Watching gauges, dials, or other

Responsibilities

Lead and support the building of Progressive stamping dies or other tooling. Standard shop practices and previous experience are applied while following and validating the design provided.
Machine parts by using lathe, mill, drill press, surface grinder, and other typical shop equipment.
Select, dress, set up, and use grinding wheels for surface grinding, and form grinding.
Hand grind, polish and finish die components.
Assemble dies using the designs provided in 2D and/or 3D CAD format.
Confirm assembly by verifying dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and other measuring tools and processes.
Provide input as needed during the development of progressive die function and structure by studying prints of dies, product, and prototypes while applying knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes, machining and assembly methods, and shop mathematics.
Confirm performance of die by installing die in a press, checking clearances, inspecting operation of die, adjusting, and comparing finished product to specifications.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments so the progressive die produces a finished good that matches the production drawing and intent.
Communicate and collaborate with shop management, team members and design to resolve any issues during the tryout process.
Maintain tooling drawing files and records per shop practice.
Participate in the training of Helpers and Tool & Die Apprentices by teaching them the skills required and giving them feedback as they are learning and progressing.