Tool & Die Maker

Camaco • Lorain, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing manufacture, repair and maintenance to progressive dies and rebuild or repair tooling to support production. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 rom 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