Tool & Die Maker 1st Shift

Camaco • Lorain, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Die Maker is responsible for the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of progressive dies, as well as rebuilding or repairing tooling to support production operations. This role involves a variety of tasks including die maintenance using specialized equipment and hand tools, precision machining, fabrication, and in-press repairs. The individual will also be responsible for documenting departmental data and operating heavy machinery like hi-los and cranes to transport dies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus formal training leading to Journeyman status as a Tool & Die Maker and/or equivalent on the job experience
• 5 plus years of related work experience
• Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills sufficient to perform fabrication and build activities
• Blueprint reading
• Knowledge of cutting, forming, milling, grinding, assembly, tool steel composition, tool sharpening, hardness testing, machine repair, and set-up, and metal fabrication
• Operate basic metrology instruments, grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, optical comparator, and EDM machine
• Ability to calculate speeds and feeds and perform machine offsets
• Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks required
• Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees
• Ability to work effectively with people
• Hi-lo and crane certification and journeyman status or accredited certificate required

Responsibilities

• Perform die maintenance, using tool room equipment and hand tools
• Layout and perform center drilling, reaming, lapping, tapping, countersinking and counter boring
• Machine parts to blueprint specifications
• Fabricate and/or repair dies for production
• Layout existing die sections and make replacements as needed
• Make in press repairs of tooling
• Document and record various data for the department
• Drive a hi-lo and operate crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees