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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
1. Position Summary
The Tool & Die Maker is responsible for laying out, machining, assembling, fitting, and repairing components for progressive stamping and forming dies. The individual must ensure precision, quality workmanship, and smooth die operation in a production environment.
2. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints of dies and products, die models, templates, and prototype parts.
- Visualize the shape, mechanical structure, and operation of dies.
- Calculate dimensions and plan machining, layout, and assembly operations.
- Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
- Set up and operate machine tools, including:
- Lathe
- Milling machine
- Radial drill press
- Water grinder
- Surface grinder
- Machine parts according to print specifications, maintaining tight tolerances of up to ±0.0005 inches.
- Lift and position machined parts for assembly on worktables or surface plates.
- Polish flat and contoured surfaces and fit components together.
- Verify dimensions, clearances, and alignment of die components.
- Fit and assemble cam-operated mechanisms for lateral die movement.
- Connect wiring and nitrogen lines for electrical and nitrogen components.
- Dismantle dies and repair or replace components while maintaining die timing and tool records.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues in production to ensure quality parts and smooth operations.
- Consult supervisors regarding necessary repairs and solutions.
- Maintain responsibility for workmanship and dimensional accuracy.
- Follow all workplace procedures and safety regulations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
3. Qualifications
- Must be able to perform all essential job duties satisfactorily.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
4. Education & Experience
- Tool & Die Maker Journeyman certification OR
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
5. Language Skills
- Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write basic correspondence.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small-group situations with customers, clients, and coworkers.
6. Key Technical Skills
- Progressive stamping and forming dies
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Die layout, machining, and assembly
- Lathe and milling machine operation
- Radial drill press operation
- Water and surface grinding
- Precision machining (±0.0005 tolerance)
- Die fitting, polishing, and repair
- Cam-operated mechanisms
- Electrical and nitrogen component installation
- Tooling troubleshooting
- Dimensional inspection and quality control
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