Tool and Die Maker

Under the direction of the Tool Room Supervisor, the Tool Maker....plans, constructs, assembles, alters and repairs a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges to very close tolerance and fits.

plans and lays out work according to models, blueprints, drawings or other written or verbal specifications.selects appropriate materials, tools and processes for the building or repairing of all tooling.makes necessary shop computations.sets up and operates various machine tools and related equipment.uses various hand tools and precision measuring instruments working with very close tolerances.

makes allowances for material change during heat treating of tools and other metal parts.Sets up tooling per written or verbal instruction for production.Will try out development work and tooling debugging.Will diagnose tooling problems and make corrections and adjustments as necessary.In general, workers in this classification possess an understanding of the working properties of common metals and alloys, punch press working practices and have well rounded training in machine shop, tool and die maintenance, and toolroom practices acquired through schooling and a formal apprenticeship.

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to close tolerances.Key Responsibilities

• Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Set up and operate machine tools and CNC equipment.
• Build, repair, adjust, and troubleshoot tooling.
• Use precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Set up tooling for production and perform tooling debugging.
• Select appropriate materials, tools, and machining processes.

Requirements

• 1+ year Tool & Die Maintenance experience – Required
• CNC experience – Preferred
• Journeyman License – Required
• Strong knowledge of machining, metals, tooling, and toolroom practices.
• Ability to work with close tolerances.

Benefits401(k) with match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA, PTO, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, retirement plan, and relocation assistance.Work Location: In person

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person