TOOL & DIE MAKER

LISI•Garden Grove, CA

1d•$27 - $37

About The Position

LISI AEROSPACE designs and manufactures high-tech metal components for the aerospace industry. The Tool & Die Maker analyzes specifications, plans and carries out operations to fabricate, fit, assemble, repair, and modify metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machine parts. The position follows product specifications and quality standards, operates tool-and-die-making equipment and grinders, and works to tolerances as close as .0001 inch. Work is performed under limited supervision, relying on instructions, established guidelines, experience, and judgment. The role includes inspecting and testing completed tooling, troubleshooting manufacturing tooling operations, maintaining a clean work area, and reporting safety issues or equipment malfunctions. The employee may participate in cross-functional or safety committees and assist with technical coaching or training of operators and trainees. All employees are responsible for following applicable government, company, quality, and HSE requirements, including ISO 14001 standards, and for identifying opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, working experience in a fitting manufacturing environment, advanced knowledge of tool-and-die procedures, quality knowledge, and at least three years of equivalent combined technical education and experience. Evidence of “US person” status is required under ITAR. The work involves extended periods of standing and walking, frequent lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles is also noted. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Working experience in a fitting manufacturing environment.
Advanced knowledge of tool-and-die procedures.
Working knowledge of quality.
A minimum of three years of equivalent combined technical education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use precision inspection instruments, and set up and operate tool-room machinery.
Technical knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes and methods, including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and basic technical procedures; write simple correspondence; and present information to employees one-on-one or in small groups.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations, ratios, and standard unit measurements.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, follow written and basic diagram instructions, apply problem-solving techniques, handle internal and external situations, and multitask.
Basic knowledge of mainframe computer systems and familiarity with spreadsheet and word-processing software.
Evidence of “US person” status is required under ITAR.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing and walking; manual dexterity and coordination; bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus; hearing within the normal or average range.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of simple geometry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan the sequence, fabrication, assembly, and layout of tools and dies using drawings and written or verbal instructions.
Set up and operate tool-and-die-making equipment, grinders, and tool-room machinery.
Study blueprints, sketches, models, and specifications to plan fabrication operations and determine dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances.
Lift, position, and secure machined parts using hoists, vises, V-blocks, or angle plates; load and unload production machines manually or with hand tools.
Inspect dies, molds, pads, and finished parts for dimensions, finish, clearances, angles, contours, smoothness, and defects.
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies, confirm parts meet specifications, and make adjustments as needed.
Examine, repair, and maintain dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures, and recommend design modifications relating to construction and function.
File, grind, shim, adjust, fit, assemble, smooth, and polish parts using machine tools, hand tools, abrasives, and power grinders.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Identify, perform, and troubleshoot manufacturing tooling operations to improve quality and tooling life.
Mark or tag parts for identification.
May represent the factory or department on cross-functional teams, safety committees, or other in-house committees.
May assist with training or technical coaching for less-qualified machine operators, trainees, or operators.
Report safety violations, equipment misuse, improperly performed work, and equipment malfunctions to leads or supervisors.
Keep the work area and equipment clean.
Comply with government, company, and HSE requirements, including ISO 14001 standards, training, reporting, and safe operating procedures.
Bring known or suspected nonconformance with company procedures or legal requirements to management's attention.
Seek opportunities to improve HSE performance and may assist with or suggest waste-elimination initiatives.
For the Processing Factory, identify heat treatment requirements for tools, fixtures, and dies.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties.