Tool & Die Maker Stamping

Strattec Security•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

STRATTEC Security Corporation is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to support its toolmaking operations. The role constructs, develops, alters, fits, aligns, adjusts, calibrates, and repairs tooling, experimental tooling, dies (excluding molding dies), gauges, jigs, fixtures, special machines, and equipment. The Tool & Die Maker works with maintenance personnel and Tool Build Technicians on special machines, equipment, and stamping tool builds, and supplies sketches to engineering for tooling and equipment drawings. The position requires independently producing tools from drawings or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly, troubleshooting repairs, machining to print tolerances, and adapting schedules as resources change. The role also communicates with tool designers, engineers, vendors, and internal and external customers, supports safe basic tasks across trades, and helps train other toolmaking personnel. Associates will be trained in and perform multiple work assignments.

Requirements

Must have a journeyman card or 8 years of experience.
Must be capable of independently producing tooling from provided tool drawings and/or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly using proper toolroom methods.
Must be capable of operating toolroom machinery and equipment related to the trade.
Must be capable of measuring and machining parts to print tolerances.
Must be capable of troubleshooting and problem solving during tool repair.

Responsibilities

Construct, develop, alter, fit, align, adjust, calibrate, and repair tooling, experimental tooling, dies (excluding molding dies), gauges, jigs, fixtures, special machines, and equipment.
Work with maintenance personnel and Tool Build Technicians during construction of special machines and equipment or stamping tool builds to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
Supply sketches to engineering to enable drawings of tooling or new special machines and equipment.
Operate toolroom machines and equipment related to the trade and instruct other toolmaker associates in their use.
Independently produce tools from provided drawings and/or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly, following toolroom procedures.
Communicate with tool designers, engineers, vendors, and internal and external customers.
Perform basic support tasks in various trades when they can be completed safely.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Troubleshoot and solve problems during tool repair.
Notify the Supervisor of issues affecting cost and timing.
Measure and machine parts to print tolerances.
Expedite tool repairs within the toolroom or with vendors.
Adjust schedules in response to changes in personnel or equipment resources.
Notify the Supervisor and/or Lead Person when departmental supplies need replenishing.
Assist in training other Tool and Die Maker personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned.