Tool & Die Maker, Senior

Virco MFG. Corpoation • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Tool & Die Maker constructs, maintains, and repairs production tooling to support smooth, efficient manufacturing operations and meet production requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position with a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with possible overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of trade school in machining.
• Seven years of machine-shop experience, including prior experience in drafting, blueprint reading, metallurgy, CAD, and computer use.
• Experience and knowledge necessary to design and build tooling, including more than five years of tool and die experience.
• Good communication skills, basic mathematical skills, and analytical abilities.
• Teamwork skills, ability to meet quality requirements, flexibility, and ability to meet and maintain performance standards.
• Excellent knowledge of micrometers, dial calipers, tape measures, dial indicators, mills, lathes, heat-treatment procedures, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other necessary shop equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a driving background check.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds to waist level and occasionally push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and stand for at least eight hours.
• Ability to wear required protective equipment, including eye and/or hearing protection.
• Ability to work in and adjust to varying temperatures and related environmental conditions, and adapt to physical tasks requiring varying motor skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CNC.
• Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair robotic weld fixtures, dies, drill fixtures, compression molds, injection molds, machines, and associated parts to build or maintain tooling for production.
• Assist Manufacturing and Maintenance with troubleshooting and resolving tooling issues.
• Heat-treat completed parts as needed.
• Study drawings and plan the sequence of operations needed to manufacture tools.
• Instruct departmental trainees as needed.
• Work with CAD drafters on tooling design and manufacturing processes.
• Work with other departments on projects as needed.
• Perform overtime as assigned.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED