Tool & Die Maker

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts and molds.
Possesses a complete set of toolmaker skills with all shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision grinding, polishing, and fitting) and able to make part to print.
Smooths flat and contoured surfaces, grinds and fits assemblies together and into mechanisms.
Possesses advanced manual machining skills including milling contours, engraving; turning threads, boring pockets; grinding flats, diameters, shoulders, slots, and dressing radii.
Able to perform machining operations with a specified degree of accuracy and within a timely manner
Maintain close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements ensuring highest quality workmanship on all tools, gages, and fixtures with minimal scrap.
Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment.

Fixture Group Qualifications

Possesses 4 and 5 axis CNC skills for mill or lathe.
Possesses extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials.
Able to multi-task and run multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously.
Set-up and assemble new equipment and support manufacturing and engineering on new and existing product lines.

Mold Group Qualifications

Able to perform preventative maintenance and repair on injection molds including electrical and hydraulic components.
Able to reverse engineer and manufacture mold components within time limitations.
Able to rebuild complete hot runner systems.
Possesses basic welding skills (TIG, Micro, or Laser) for minor touch up work.
Able to complete complex mold repairs and spot shutoffs.

High school degree or equivalent
4-year certified Tool & Die apprenticeship or 5-9 years relevant experience.
Frequent standing, occasional walking or sitting.
Occasional using of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reaching with hands and arms, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.