Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Die repair from start to support operations. Familiar with all tool room equipment, machinery and procedures. Knowledge of types of raw materials and their respective applications, such as heat treating and appropriate coatings. Ability to perform or lead all aspects of the die repair process.

Requirements

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Study specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize product to determine materials required and machines and other processes to be used to fabricate parts
• Compute dimensions, plan lay-outs, and determine assembly methods and sequence of operations
• Set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and CNC machines to produce components, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications
• Use skills and processes to ensure products meet specifications concerning size accuracy, performance, finishes and other operational and quality characteristics
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gage blocks, thickness gages, and micrometers
• Heat-treat tools or parts
• Connect wiring, hydraulic and pneumatic lines to install components and circuits
• Analyze designs and make recommendations for design modifications regarding construction and function of parts
• Communicate with customers as requested to ensure product accuracy and quality
• Maintain area and department in a safe, clean and orderly manner

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma with some formal training in a specific field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years Tool Room experience in progressive/transfer die repair and/or hold a Journeyman Card
• Machining on all machine tools. CNC experience preferred
• Aptitude, abilities and skill set to produce high quality molds and dies
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing related equipment
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze prints and/or computer based CAD plans and models
• Able to work under pressure and prioritize project requirements