Tool & Die Maker 1st shift

Tempel

a Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) owned company

is a leading global manufacturer of precision magnetic steel laminations for the motor

generator

auto and transformer industries

and beyond.

We deliver precision manufacturing

metallurgical analysis

engineering

prototyping and product design

tooling

and value-added capabilities to customers via a global manufacturing footprint.

The Tool & Die Maker is a machinist who analyzes specifications

lays out metal stock

sets-up and operates machine tools

and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies

cutting tools

jigs

fixtures

gauges

and machinists' hand tools.

1st shift is 6:00am to 2:30pm

Pay range is $27 to $35 per hour


* Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary


* Cut

shape

and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes

using power saws

power shears

rules

and hand tools


* File

grind

shim

and adjust different parts to properly fit them together


* Fit and assemble parts to make

repair

or modify dies

jigs

gauges

and tools

using machine tools and hand tools


* Inspect finished dies for smoothness

contour conformity

and defects


* Lift

position

and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables

using hoists

vises

v-blocks

or angle plates


* Measure

mark

and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining

using instruments such as protractors

micrometers

scribes

and rulers


* Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes

milling machines

and grinders to cut

bore

grind

or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes


* Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly


* Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools

using scrapers

abrasive stones

files

emery cloths

or power grinders


* Study blueprints

sketches

models

or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools

dies

or assemblies


* Verify dimensions

alignments

and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications

using measuring instruments such as calipers

gauge blocks

micrometers

and dial indicators


* Design jigs

fixtures

and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products


* Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions

irregularities

and continuing needs


* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures

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