Tool & Die Maker

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Construct, maintain, repair, modify or revise all types of Ceramic Compacting tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, either for prototype, experimental, or production. Apply proper methods required to do Tool & Die Work. Should be familiar with complex Ceramic compacting tool-set Construction, utilizing standard tool-room equipment. Be familiar with all types of standard & visual measurement equipment. DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Work with minimal supervision of designated Supervisor. Understand and follow accepted procedures of tool & die construction. Analyze tool & die construction and determine procedures for rework due to revision, damage, or out of tolerance dimensions. Must have a basic understanding of G.D&T tolerances. Be able to understand and work with tungsten carbide to close tolerances. Plan and layout work from complicated blue prints, sketches, diagrams or oral instructions. Use shop mathematics including a good working knowledge of trigonometry. May determine own work procedures. May determine practicable dimensions where unspecified. Have a working knowledge of computer usage. May work with Engineering on design of new tooling. Have a basic understanding of compacting press operation. Have a basic knowledge of clearances required of tungsten carbide tooling. Use precision measurement equipment to inspect and measure component parts of tooling to assure conformance to prescribed tolerances and maintain a high degree of workmanship. Efficiently operate all machines and hand tools used in the construction of compacting tooling & press components including the operation, care and maintenance of EDM machines: also machine complex and intricate electrodes from the proper electrode materials or instruct others how to do so. To perform heat treating operations, brazing, silver soldering, hand polishing intricate carbide tooling to the specified finishes. Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments/revisions as required. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion and practice safe work habits Ability to use designated computer programs to document and track changes and creation of CNC programs & ability to use the Internal ECR process to work with Engineering to request changes/ corrections to tool & equipment drawings. Participate and/or lead continuous improvement projects in conjunction with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and/or Setup teams. Perform related duties as assigned BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION : High School, Continuation of vocational or technical training desired. Journey machinist level experience desired TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Four or more years experience in tool & die work. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must be able to interact congenially with co-workers. ORAL: Fluent speaker of the English language and the ability to communicate with others in a clear concise manner. May need to communicate with other areas of the manufacturing facility. WRITTEN: Requires good writing skills to record and document any changes or revisions EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Lathe, C.N.C milling Machines, surface grinder, Conventional & CNC E.D.M., heat treating oven, hydraulic press, drill press, band saw. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Machine shop in a temperature regulated environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds HIRING RANGE: $23.67 - $28.85 hourly