Tool & Die Maker

Germantown Tool & Manufacturing•Bryn Athyn, PA

About The Position

Germantown Tool & Manufacturing began in 1955 as a small Philadelphia-based tool and die shop. With more than a half-century of experience, we have grown to become a diversified metal fabricator and supplier of metal engineering services. We supply a broad range of component parts and complete assemblies to a number of industries. Germantown Tool is looking for a Tool Maker. This position will be responsible for working with computer-controlled machinery and mechanical equipment to cut, shape, and finish tools made out of metal. Come join a Company with a true family feel, where you have the ability to make an impact on the business every day. BASIC FUNCTION: Design, build, and inspect jigs, fixtures, and dies in accordance with Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering requirements by performing the following duties. SPECIFIC & ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Inspect parts made in fabrication or welding that are produced off of new tooling to determine conformity to specification. Evaluate and critique part print specifications to ensure manufacturability of desired part. Inspect tools, jigs, fixtures and gauging devices for proper orientation and processing. Examine and inspect all types of parts, subassemblies, assemblies and finished products for dimensional, fit and function or evaluation of defects as assigned by supervisor. Layout, plan and perform all bench and machine operations to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs and gages requiring skill and knowledge of tooling practices and application. Perform close and exacting bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align, and finish work. Design, fabricate and repair a wide variety of material handling equipment. Studies specifications, eng. blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, mfg procedures, and cost in assembly. Train operators on the use of fixtures, inspection equipment, and procedures. Assist in the design of assembly lines and work stations. Assist in the design of prototype parts for manufacturability Order all tool room inventory, clamps, drills, material, and fasteners etc. Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor. Assist in the installation and removal of Assembly lines (boom cranes, roller tables, scissor lifts, and gantry hoist systems etc.)

Requirements

High school diploma with basic mathematical skills required
Requires the use of fairly complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas, and variety of precision measuring instruments.
Experience in blueprint reading and CAD Programming experience for machine tools and EDM required, Laser programming preferred
5-10 years experience in metal fabrication or machining required
Must be mechanically minded with a strong desire to learn and to accept new challenges

Responsibilities

Inspect parts made in fabrication or welding that are produced off of new tooling to determine conformity to specification.
Evaluate and critique part print specifications to ensure manufacturability of desired part.
Inspect tools, jigs, fixtures and gauging devices for proper orientation and processing.
Examine and inspect all types of parts, subassemblies, assemblies and finished products for dimensional, fit and function or evaluation of defects as assigned by supervisor.
Layout, plan and perform all bench and machine operations to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs and gages requiring skill and knowledge of tooling practices and application.
Perform close and exacting bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align, and finish work.
Design, fabricate and repair a wide variety of material handling equipment.
Studies specifications, eng. blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, mfg procedures, and cost in assembly.
Train operators on the use of fixtures, inspection equipment, and procedures.
Assist in the design of assembly lines and work stations.
Assist in the design of prototype parts for manufacturability
Order all tool room inventory, clamps, drills, material, and fasteners etc.
Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
Assist in the installation and removal of Assembly lines (boom cranes, roller tables, scissor lifts, and gantry hoist systems etc.)