Tool Maker II

MW Industries•Anaheim, CA

52d

About The Position

Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting and forging tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION Does highly skilled tool fitting, adjusting, and timing. Performs any tool room machine operation including but not limited mills, lathes, grinders, profile grinders, heat treatment and annealing Works from complicated drawings and sketches. Proficient in the use of measurement devices such as micrometers, scales, depth gauges, calipers and optical comparators Typical work products include multi-station progressive dies, intricate compound dies of irregular shape, sub-press dies for parts of delicate outline and complex index milling fixtures. Experience with working (milling, lathe, grinding) hardened steel and carbide. Observes all safety rules. Maintains a neat and well-organized work area. Other duties as directed by Production Manager with guidance from engineering.

Requirements

Strong technical and analytical ability.
Ability to interpret job orders, blueprints, quality specifications, and other related documents.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
Ability to contribute as part of a team.
Tool and die maker, typically requiring trade school and five or more years of tool room experience, or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in tight tolerance tool making experience.
5+ years setting and operating manual lathe and mill machines.

Responsibilities

Does highly skilled tool fitting, adjusting, and timing.
Performs any tool room machine operation including but not limited mills, lathes, grinders, profile grinders, heat treatment and annealing
Works from complicated drawings and sketches.
Proficient in the use of measurement devices such as micrometers, scales, depth gauges, calipers and optical comparators
Typical work products include multi-station progressive dies, intricate compound dies of irregular shape, sub-press dies for parts of delicate outline and complex index milling fixtures.
Experience with working (milling, lathe, grinding) hardened steel and carbide.
Observes all safety rules.
Maintains a neat and well-organized work area.
Other duties as directed by Production Manager with guidance from engineering.