Tool & Die Maker

DEPARTMENT: TOOL-ROOM DATE: April 2018

JOB TITLE: Tool & Die Maker-LEVELS I,II,III

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Plant Manager/Leadperson

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Work within the tool room group to maintain, repair, build tool that produce parts to customer specifications in a safe and timely manner.

Level I (Entry) Perform basic operations such as machining, tool disassembly, repair, and reassembly under close supervision with detailed instructions.

Level II Performs repair and troubleshooting on a variety of tools with general instructions and minimal supervision. Compound tool and die maker.

Level III Set up and operate all equipment (including CNC Mill/Wire EDM) to machine components for all punch & die sets including difficult multistage or progressive dies. Progressive tool & die maker.

Tasks:

Works safely and abide by all safety rules. (All)

Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies. (II & III only)

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to Specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. (II & III only)

Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications. (II & III only)

Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes. (II & III only)

File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together. (All)

Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects. (All)

Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders. (All)

Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoist, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates. (II & III only)

Load material or work pieces into machines and unload product and waste. (All)

Maintains work area clean and orderly.

Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:

Education - Prefer Post-secondary school certification. High School diploma or General Education (GED) with minimum three years work related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, use, repair, and maintenance. (All)

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. (II & III only)

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. (All)

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of the various goods and services. (II & III only)

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. (All)Skills:

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. (All)

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. (All)

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. (II & III only)

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. (All)

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. (II & III only)

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. (All)

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. (All)

Repairing - Repairing machines or system using the needed tools. (II & III only)

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. (All)

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. (All) Abilities:

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). (All)

Visualization - the ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. (All)

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. (All)

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas speaking so others will understand. (All)

Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. (All)

Control Position - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. (All)

Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.(All)

Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to from general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events) (All)

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem.(All)

Category Flexibility-The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. (All) Physical Requirements:

Primary working position is sitting with arms extended in front of the body with upper body bent forward.

95% of the job requires standing and moving around the equipment. 5% of the job requires assuming awkward positions including kneeling, squatting or reaching.

The lifting range is from floor level to 64".

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. with 90% of items weighing between 5 and 20 lbs. Lifting aids

Are available for items weighing over 40 lbs. Environmental Exposure:

Factory: Noise to 88 Dbl

Oil & Greese

Office: Noise to 70 Dbl or below Print Reading Level:

Expert print reading, with an understanding of dimensional tolerancing.