Tool & Die Maker Stamping

Strattec Security Corp.•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

STRATTEC Security Corporation is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to support its toolmaking operations and help develop a new internal group. The role involves constructing, developing, altering, fitting, aligning, adjusting, calibrating, and repairing 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 and stamping tool builds, and supplies sketches to engineering for drawings of tooling and equipment. The position requires independently producing tools from drawings or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly, operating toolroom machinery, troubleshooting and resolving problems during repairs, and coordinating with tool designers, engineers, vendors, and internal and external customers. The employee may perform safe basic support tasks across trades, assist with training colleagues, and carry out other related duties. Associates will be trained in and perform multiple work assignments. STRATTEC describes its work environment as innovative and challenging, involving multiple customers and projects and collaboration with major automotive customers and electronic partners.

Requirements

Must have a journeyman card or 8 years of experience.
Must be capable of independently producing tooling from provided 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 the tool repair process.
Team-oriented attitude, multidiscipline background, and passion for innovation.

Nice To Haves

Leadership skills to help develop a new group internally.
Interest in building a team and bringing ideas to life.

Responsibilities

Construct, develop, alter, fit, align, adjust, calibrate, and repair tooling, experimental tooling, dies (except molding dies), gauges, jigs, fixtures, special machines, and equipment.
Work with maintenance personnel and Tool Build Technicians during special machine construction and stamping tool builds to support proper maintenance and repair.
Provide sketches to engineering for drawings of tooling, special machines, and equipment.
Operate toolroom machines and equipment and instruct other toolmaker associates in their use.
Independently produce tools from drawings and/or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly according to toolroom procedures and deliverables.
Communicate with tool designers, engineers, vendors, and internal and external customers.
Perform safe, basic support tasks across various trades and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Troubleshoot and solve problems during tool repairs.
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 miscellaneous related duties as assigned.