Tool and Die Maker

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a home essentials manufacturing company in its search for a Sr Tool and Die Maker in Denison, TX. This is a direct hire job opportunity with awesome benefits. The company pays for relocation. - Experience progressive stamping

Shifts:

• 2nd shift 3pm to 11:30pm
• 3rd shift, 11pm to 7:30am
• Hourly rate $32 to $42

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Making

• Builds dies from a complex set of blueprints and build jigs and fixtures from sketches, part drawings or verbal instructions. Able to design and build needed tooling even without drawings
• Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials.
• Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat-treating of tools and metal flow in dies.

Repair

• Repairs molds and dies by identifying and correcting problems.Analyzes and troubleshoots die cast molds and progressive dies, assesses problems and repairs accordingly.
• Disassembles and reassembles all types of progressive dies and die cast molds for routine maintenance or repairs.
• Provides support to the production area by problem-solving and building tools.
• Instructs Tool Room Apprentices and Jr. Tool Makers
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years Machining/Manufacturing Technologies course completion University/College level.
• Precision Instruments and measuring
• Print reading
• Machining processes and controls
• Quality Control systems and documentation
• Must have their own tools and tool box
• Minimum of 4 years Tool Making (progressive die building and repairing) experience

Technical/Functional Competencies:

• Able to read a complex set of blueprints. Able to recognize and compensate for design flaws while maintaining design intent
• Able to analyze and troubleshoot progressive carbide lamination dies or multi-cavity Die Cast Molds.
• Steps up to lead the team when needed, providing direction to the team when supervisor or Lead is unavailable.
• Must have a complete knowledge of all tool room equipment and procedures.Able to operate
• Drill presses: drilling, reaming, tapping and c/boring.
• Lathes: complex turning operations, angles, tapers, threading, etc.
• Milling machines:complex milling, slotting, rotary table, boring, indexing, speeds and feds, cutter selection, etc.
• Surface grinding:perform complex radius/form grinding, selection of wheels, sine bars, angles, slots, etc.
• Precision measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier’s and comparators)
• Knowledge of and ability to perform oxygen/acetylene welding techniques as well as TIG.
• Able to solve mathematical equations and problems using geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to operate CNC and Wire EDM machines is desirable.

Benefits

• 401k- Health and vision insurance, Vacation / sick time and holiday pay.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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