Tool Maker

Segula Technologies • Wichita, KS

5h

About The Position

Plan and construct layout of tools and dies from Engineering, Tool Design, and/or Methods documents
Review Methods documents to ensure producibility of tool or die and provide estimates of labor hours for construction as required
Determine and order the raw materials required to build tool or die
Assemble tools and dies using and interpreting a variety of precision measurement equipment to ensure compliance with Engineering specifications
Troubleshoot and coordinate with Engineering, Tool Design, Production, and/or Methods to resolve problems pertaining to the successful construction of a tool or die design

Requirements

• Typically 7 years conventional machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or related experience, which must include 5 years experience in tool and die construction
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering, Methods, and Tool Design documents
• Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments
• Ability to set-up and operate various shop machines, for example mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, table routers, power hand tools, and heat treat oven
• Mechanical skills
• Basic knowledge of safety requirements for tool and die construction
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments
• Basic knowledge of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra
• Working knowledge of tool and die construction and required machinery, equipment, and raw materials

Responsibilities

• Plan and construct layout of tools and dies from Engineering, Tool Design, and/or Methods documents
• Review Methods documents to ensure producibility of tool or die and provide estimates of labor hours for construction as required
• Determine and order the raw materials required to build tool or die
• Assemble tools and dies using and interpreting a variety of precision measurement equipment to ensure compliance with Engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with Engineering, Tool Design, Production, and/or Methods to resolve problems pertaining to the successful construction of a tool or die design

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed