Tool Maker

Scope of the Position

The Tool and Die Maker will be responsible for working under minimal supervision, laying out, constructing and repairing shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs and dies per blueprints, drawings and / or verbal instructions for use within the plant.

This position is for our 2nd shift. 2 : 45pm-11 : 15pm

Job Duties

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models
• Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), vernier calipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring devices
• Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools
• Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
• Operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, shapers and grinders to fabricate dies, tools, jigs and fixtures
• Repairs and reworks dies, tools, jigs, etc., per blueprints / engineering drawings / sketches / verbal instructions
• Cleans, checks and lubricates machines to maintain proper operation
• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement System
• Performs other duties as required

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