Machinist/Tool and Die Maker

Position 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.
• Controls machines that smooth 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.
• Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment.
• Possesses CNC skills.
• Possesses CAD/CAM experience.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials. 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.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certified Tool & Die Apprenticeship program. (No Required, but a Plus).
• 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.

Job Details

• Range $30.00 to $40.00, depending on experience.
• Hours 7:00 - 3:30 M-F.
• EOE/Drug-Free Workplace.