Tool & Die Maker

Job Description

Tool & Die Maker

Summary:

Seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to work in a metal manufacturing environment. Must be able to demonstrate shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:

Well-known Company Brand

Excellent Compensation Package ($30.17 an hour DOQ + shift premium)

Shift Differential

First and Second Shift hours

Excellent Benefits Package

Overtime is required to meet customer demand.

Growth Potential

Location: Near BirminghamHooverCullman Combined Statistical Area.

Responsibilities:

Manufacture of new production machinery and equipment

Sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines

Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part or description of part.

Plans and execute assignments using machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines.

Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.

Schedule and order parts and equipment needed for new assembly lines.

Respond urgently during production hours in performing duties to assist maintenance.

Conscious of cost and production impact of downtime on any machinery and equipment.

Provide accurate and timely feedback about production machinery and equipment to to and die supervisor

Study production schedule and schedule work accordingly

Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.

Testing and introducing new monitoring and control systems

Monitoring deadlines

Disposal of used oil, emulsion and oils separators

Setting up workplaces to suit production machinery design and in co-operation with production.

Continuous implementation of preventive maintenance programs

Performs tasks associated with test and repair of equipment including taking apart and reassembling components after repairing or replacing parts.

Qualifications/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required

Four (4) year tool and die apprenticeship or equivalent of minimum 7 years experience in tool and die. Preferred experience in metal manufacturing environment

Requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, and machining procedures

Good Communication Skills

Experience in building and maintenance of production equipment

CNC experience and CNC programming

Experience with press dies preferred

Must be willing to test in tool and die apprenticeship as required