Tooling Systems Specialist

6 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Advanced Tooling Systems Full time

**Job Title:** Tool and Die Maker

Company Overview: Advanced Tooling Systems is a leading manufacturer of precision tools and dies. We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to join our team.

Salary:** $55,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience.

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Tool and Die Maker to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

Essential Functions:

  • Follow the die from cradle to customer, ensuring every aspect of the tool is properly maintained.
  • Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
  • File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
  • Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
  • Lead die construction and try out.
  • Follow all safety rules and report unsafe work conditions to management.
  • Keep work area clean.
  • Maintain appropriate tools and keep current on tool calibration.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • High School Graduate or Equivalent.
  • Diemaker Journeyman Status or Equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $55,000 - $70,000 per year.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Short term disability.
  • Long term disability.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with match.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Flex spending.

Work Environment: Manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
  • The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands grip or handle; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

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