Tool & Die Technician

SARIS EQUIPMENT LLC•Fitchburg, WI

3h•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to build new tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and prototype parts safety, accurately, and efficiently, using the equipment available, including all bench and machine operations as well as CNC programmable machines. Repair and maintain existing tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures including troubleshooting any issues.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in tool room operations
Experience running manual and CNC mills and lathes, or equivalent equipment
Knowledge of material types, hardness, surface finish, etc.
Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
Ability to work from drawings and 3D models
Ability to use micrometers and calipers efficiently
Ability to square stock efficiently and indicate fixtures straight
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Regular attendance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SolidWorks or related CAD programs
Experience working with CAD/CAM software
Experience building jigs and fixtures preferred
Experience building and maintaining stamping and form dies
Able to heat treat parts and materials to desired hardness
Professional communication skills, written and verbal. preferred
Highly organized and detail-oriented preferred.

Responsibilities

Build/machine new tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures, and prototype parts as needed.
Ensure tools and prototype parts are ready according to production schedule.
Monitor production status of stamping dies.
Monitor daily quality status of production tooling to ensure no defects.
Sharpen and repair the existing tooling, stamping dies, jigs and fixtures in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot tooling, jigs and fixtures.
Ensure equipment breakdowns and downtime is addressed immediately.
Update tool status and history logs.
Drive quality improvement of tools based on quality and changeover times hits/hour.
Complete daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on the Die Shop equipment.
Clean and maintain proper shop edict in the die shop.
Works safely and follows company policies and safety procedures.
Perform other duties as required or requested