Tool & Die Maker

Join our family-oriented team as a Tool and Die Maker

where you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

This role offers hands-on experience with machining and assembly

ensuring your professional growth while contributing to our high-quality standards.

The Tool and Die Maker position has the ability to build jigs

fixtures

and dies.

This role oversees the machining of all parts through the machining process leading up to assembly and try out of the tool.

Also responsible to make sure that all machining is done timely and accurately.

A successful candidate is a self-motivated multi-tasker that utilizes a strong work ethic to ensure all quality levels are met.

Responsibilities:


* Perform all duties in a safe manner.


* Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety

Quality

Delivery and Cost standards.


* Knowledgeable in the operation and setup of lathes

Bridgeport type mills

grinders

drill presses to machine basic parts.


* Basic understanding of blank/draw dies.
+ Understands clearance requirements.
+ Be able to troubleshoot blank/draw dies to determine root cause of issues and how to correct them.


* Uses micrometers

dial indicators

and Vernier calipers to accurately measure parts for quality checks.


* Read and understand mechanical blueprints of basic parts:
+ Understands machining tolerances and dimensioning.
+ Understands machining surface finishes.
+ Understands thread types and cutting requirements.
+ Understands weld symbols.
+ Understands section views.
+ Understands fit tolerances (Slip

Size to Size

Interference

Etc.).
+ Understands other symbols (Counterbore

Depth

Diameter

Runout

Etc.)


* Perform basic math related to machining parts (conversions

add

subtract

multiply

divide

etc.).


* Basic understanding of various tools used in machining.
+ Capable of specifying tools needed.


* Be able to sharpen tools.


* 6S of area (Sort

Straighten

Shine

Safety

Sustain).


* Ability to safely lift/rig materials to load/unload machines using forklift and/or cranes.


* Other duties as assigned.

Critical Skills

Knowledge and Abilities:


* Self-motivated and self-directed with strong work ethic


* Ability to communicate effectively


* Strong attention to detail and consistent work patterns


* Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace


* Ability to work in a team


* Must be analytical and detail oriented


* Must have a positive attitude and a desire to continually improve


* Excellent basic forklift/material handling skills


* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the abil...