Tool & Die Technician
Small Parts•Beaumont, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Tool & Die technician owns the hands-on fabrication and upkeep of dies, jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, and gauges used across Production. Working from blueprints and engineering specifications, this individual analyzes metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to exacting standards. The role requires both independent expertise and close collaboration with Production Setup personnel.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Relevant machine setup/trade experience and/or training (level varies by classification: C = 6 mo–2 yrs; B = 2–6 yrs; A = 4–8 yrs); or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to precision grind and hold .0002 in steel and carbide
- Able to read, write, and speak fluent English
- Must have mechanical aptitude
- Must be able to read blueprints
- Ability to apply mathematics including probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Ability to measure parts with calipers, micrometers, and various job-specific gauges
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred
- Able to navigate the Plex ERP system
- Good understanding of SPC and ability to use SPC software
- Working knowledge of heat treating procedures; ability to operate furnace
Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance, reconstruction, and repair of tools and dies used in Production, including regrinding angles and radii
- Performs basic die service: cleaning and checking all punches, inserts, die rails, crowders, liner pins, springs, and related components; repairs dies and die parts as warranted
- Interprets die strips to identify problems and effects repairs to correct them
- Makes spare parts and maintains adequate supply of tooling components on hand
- Builds new dies and tools ranging from basic to highly complex in nature, fabricated to customer and engineering specifications
- Works alone or with assigned assistants to complete difficult tooling builds quickly and efficiently
- Identifies and reports errors or discrepancies found in blueprints
- Reports the need for modifications of tooling and die maintenance procedures; performs approved modifications when authorized
- Maintains die maintenance records and documents work performed
- Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner
- Works with Production Setup personnel to assist with sampling jobs and troubleshooting
- Assists in diagnosing problems preventing statistical capability
- Assists in the training and development of other Tool & Die employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
