Tool & Die Maker

Summary:

The Tool and Die Maker will cut, shape, finish, and maintain tools, dies, fixtures and jigs made of a variety of metals. Setup and perform first article inspections of new, modified, and repaired tooling.

Job Functions:

• Plan, lay-out and perform machining operations and bench work.
• Design, repair or modify dies, tools, fixtures, jigs, etc., which may be of complex design, to close tolerances and finish requirements.
• Implement preventive die maintenance and repairs or modifications on secondary and progressive metal stamping dies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies or fixtures as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Compute dimensions, plans, layouts and determine assembly method and sequence of operation.
• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to create designs and/or turn designs into blueprints.
• Setup, operate and maintain machine tools to cut, drill, mill, bore, and grind or otherwise shape a work piece to prescribed specifications.
• Perform die maintenance; implement modifications or repairs on metal stamping secondary and progressive dies to produce products to engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot tools and implement adjustments and modifications on the bench and at the press.
• Disassemble dies on table to verify dimensions to part print, set clearances, using measuring instruments such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, dial calipers and micrometers.
• Remove defective components and repair; fit and reassemble parts using hand tools. Create drawing of parts to be fabricated; insert repaired or replacement part, verify clearances and reassemble die.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses to fabricate tooling, and die components. Verify conformance to drawing specifications.
• Troubleshoot progressive, secondary dies, roll mill lines and production equipment.
• Sharpen dies and perform preventive maintenance on progressive and secondary dies.
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces and assemblies to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Implement engineering changes on tools and dies.
• GTAW (tig) welding may be required.
• Follow all safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

Education: High school or general equivalent diploma (GED) and Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship certification. Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field, such as machining, manufacturing or metalworking preferred. Five or more years of progressive experience building and repairing dies preferred.

Skills/Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Working understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. Broad knowledge of tool making and machining technology, and mechanical principles, shop mathematics, layout and precision measuring procedures, metallurgy and heat treatment applications. In-depth knowledge of metalwork and engineering, a good eye for detail, and the ability to visualize structural components. Proficient with computer-aided (CAD) software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Activities/Demands: Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see. Required to exert enough force to lift over 60 pounds frequently and/or 25 to 60 pounds occasionally and/or 5 to 25 pounds continuously from floor to waist and move a distance of 5 to 50 feet. Must be able to maintain a level state of alertness while performing this job.