Employment Type: Full Time
Education Requirements
2 – 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Tool and Die Maker certification preferred.
Experience Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to safely and accurately operate all measuring and production equipment.
Ability to read all appropriate measuring devices related to tool and die/machine working.
Thorough understanding of metallic properties.
Ability to work independently, and with engineers and machinists.
Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Responsibilities
The Tool and Die Maker will cut, shape, finish, and maintain tools and/or equipment made of metal. Will work in tandem with the maintenance department as needed to support other production equipment and machinery needs as needed.
- Uses tools and dies to build fixtures; creates dies as required to construct new fixtures.
- Repairs dies and tools when needed; disassembles jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
- Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
- Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to create designs and/or turn designs into blueprints.
- Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
- Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
- Modifies machines to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Ability to walk, stoop, bend, and/or climb ladders throughout entirety of schedule shift.