Die Maker

We are seeking a Die Maker to join our team. The Die Maker is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing dies used in the production process. This role requires interpreting blueprints, machining components to precise tolerances, and fitting and verifying die components to ensure optimal function. The Die Maker uses a variety of shop tools and equipment, exercises judgment in fabrication and troubleshooting, and ensures dies meet quality standards for production.

Job Description:

Studies blueprints of product and die, prototype of products, and die models

Visualizes structure and function of die and plans operations, applying knowledge of shop mathematics, machining, and assembly method, properties of sheet metal under pressure, and metal-forming presses

Measures, marks, and scribes tools and stock for machining

Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, and grinder to machine parts to specifications; verifies correctness of machined parts to specifications

Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist and positions them on worktable for assembly

Shapes, smoothes, and fits flat and contoured surfaces of die members and parts, using hand tools such as stones, files, and powered grinders

Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die, using dial indicators, gage blocks, thickness gages, and micrometers

Dowels and bolts parts together, using hand tools such as hammers and wrenches

May operate power press, perform final adjustments and refinement operations on die in press, and inspect piece part product, to complete tryout of die for Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR)

Exercises judgment to manufacture components and dies in timely, efficient manner--using available, real manufacturing capabilities

Performs other customer driven or product driven duties as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements:

Experience level: 1-2 years die maker/die repair

Education: High school or equivalent

Blueprint reading

Knowledge of tool room equipment

Machining (ID-OD grinding to close tolerances)

Manufacturing environment

Shop math (geometry, algebra, and trigonometry)

Desirable Skills:

Computer Drafting

Engineering problem solving

GD&T

ISO 9000

Materials

Mechanical drafting

Tooling design

For additional information please contact Eva Andrews at .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.