Tool & Die Maker

We are looking for an experienced Tool and DIe Maker to join our team. The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for building jigs, fixtures, and dies and oversees the machining of all parts through the machining process leading up to assembly and try out of the tool. The Tool and Die Maker is capable of overseeing projects at an advanced level. This position considered a leader in the plant and is responsible for guiding entry and intermediate level Tool and Die Makers. Only the very best Machinists are classified in this role. Will be actively involved in continuous improvement teams within the area to promote safety, quality, throughout and the addition of any new equipment. The ideal candidate is an organized, analytical, problem-solver with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks to ensure that daily operations are running effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Reads advanced assembly drawings and determines priorities.
• Receives all materials and determines the best process to complete the work.
• Grinds all parts to specification for fit up.
• Assembles all components.
• Aligns sections for clearances.
• Dowels all components in place.
• Tries out tool onsite or at user*s facility.
• Involved with continuous improvement efforts.
• Trains and coordinates lower level tool and die.
• Works with Engineers and Operations Manager to determine machining.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Project management skills - ability to oversee entire projects
• Ability to grind components to tight tolerances
• Blueprint reading skills
• Understand sequence of machining operations and speed and feed ratios
• Can read micrometers, verniers, and dial indicators
• Understand heat treat impact on steels
• Basic math and trigonometry skills
• Ability to train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments
• Safety conscious of self and others
• Understanding of metallurgy
• 5 or more years tool and die experience
• Machine shop training
• Machine tool operation training
• Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined spaced training
• WI basic safety training
• Complete knowledge of standard operating procedure manual