Tool and Die Maker

What You Will Do: The Tool and Die Maker in this position plays a vital role in our manufacturing operation.

You will work closely with punch press operators and assembly line technicians to create and/or maintain their tools, and to produce quality parts.

Primary Responsibilities: * Maintain die condition to produce 100% good parts.

* Procure and maintain inventory of adequate spare parts to insure uninterrupted production.

* Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.

* Die conversions, for example punch or die section change for multiple part configurations.

* Examine previously used dies and tooling components and recommend design modifications regarding construction and functionality for improvement.

* Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling breakages and premature failure; analyze the problems and implement permanent corrective actions.

* Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials.

* When required, verify conformance of machined and stamped parts to specifications using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, height gauges, etc.

* Work with outside suppliers and vendors.

Preferred Education and Experience: * 7+ years or more of experience in shop environment.

* High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training/certification training in tool and die preferred.

* CAD/Cam experience a plus.

Qualifications: * Knowledge of metal characteristics and properties including heat-treating * Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

* Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

* Ability to prototype parts * A working knowledge of press room equipment and machinery.

* A working proficiency using conventional and CNC tool-room equipment and machinery.

* A working proficiency of Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.

* Demonstrated ability to read and use blueprints.

Physical Requirements: * Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.

* Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.

* Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

* Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Salary Range Please note the typical hiring range is $39.00 - $46.00 hourly.

Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.