Tool Die Maker

Dwyer Instruments•La Porte, IN

63d

About The Position

Assists in the design & fabrication of new dies and tooling. Analyzes, maintains, repairs and rebuilds stamping dies, holding fixtures and other tooling. Builds and fabricates tooling from part prints, sketches or samples. Efficiently and effectively analyzes tooling and determines requirements that lead to optimum tooling performance.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be a US citizen or have authorization to work in the US issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
Journeyman Tool & Die with a minimum of 5 years experience in a production stamping environment.
Able to perform geometric and algebraic calculations necessary to carry out complex modifications.
Able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Able to read/speak in English and follow verbal/written instructions
Able to effectively communicate in written and oral formats
Able to use computer tools including spreadsheets, documents and email
Able to interact/communicate with respect of fellow co-workers and management
Able to push/pull, bend at knees, and reach above shoulders
Able to control operation of hands and/or feet
Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Recondition and repair die components and production tooling using various methods including grinding, machining, turning & welding.
Modify tooling and dies as needed. Modifications include such activities as dimensional changes or corrections, tool timing or alignment and redesign for improvement over existing tools or any other modification.
Design & build new tooling & dies from limited information or minimal specification.
Set-up and properly operate all tool room equipment necessary to fabricate parts, and maintain or repair tools with a high degree of efficiency.
Establish and maintain thorough tooling records and assignment records including drawings and or sketches, notes, calculations, specifications and other vital or critical information.
Assist Setup personnel in troubleshooting production quality issues involving problems with stamping dies and/or stamping press including minor machinery repair without the need for supervision.
Instruct and direct proper techniques for operating, troubleshooting or repair of toolroom equipment and tooling.
Maintain, repair and calibrate all tool room equipment.
Maintain a professional presentation of work and work areas.
Maintain die supplies.