Tool & Die Technician
About The Position
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Requirements
- Knowledge of precision measuring tools, layout tools, hand & bench tools, metallurgy and heat treatment, advanced mathematics I.E. Geometry and Trigonometry
- Experience with engine lathes, mill machines, jig bore, surface grinders, and press operation.
- Blueprint reading and familiarity with MasterCam, AutoCAD and Solid Works are essential.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision and meet deadlines.
- HS Diploma/GED
- Requires 5 or more years of experience in Tool & Die machine shop.
- Knowledge of progressive dies a must.
Nice To Haves
- A master-level trade role that involves crafting custom tools, complex molds, and progressive or transfer dies from scratch using blueprints and raw metal stock
- Some working knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Focuses heavily on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and real-time adjustments of active production dies and stamping presses on the shop floor.
Responsibilities
- Inspect Dies: Check for wear, cracks, or damage after production runs.
- Design die from engineering drawings, sketches or verbal direction
- Set up and operate conventional or CNC equipment to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
- Operation of all tool room equipment to make and repair dies.
- Assist with prototypes from engineering department.
- Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat treatment properties
- Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies
- Assist the maintenance department when needed
- Weld, measure, heat treat, etc.
Benefits
- Eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
