What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool and Die Maker position at B. Walter & Co.?
POSITION – TOOL & DIE MAKER
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Builds, maintains & repairs stamping dies & tooling used in production operations to form metal parts within tolerance
- Studies & analyzes specifications such as blueprints, sketches & descriptions & visualizes end product to plan & build tools.
- Sets-up and operates machine tools, such as surface grinders, lathes, mills, drill press, cutting tools, etc.
- Assists press operators & set-up personnel to set die & to troubleshoot material-to-die process/production inconsistencies.
- Builds progressive Class A dies and R &D prototypes/samples as required.
- Owns & maintains tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- 3 axis CNC mill experience a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be able to communicate thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing to lower and higher levels. Must be able to use shop mathematics (including trigonometry) to verify alignments, dimensions and clearances. Must have two (2) years of technical training or apprenticeship in machine shop equipment operation. High School graduate or equivalent required and long term apprenticeship.
Experience: Must have at least four (4) years on-the-job training with above education or six (6) years on-the-job in toolroom working with toolroom equipment, tools, dies and precision work and/or servicing tools and dies.
Company Overview
B. Walter & Company, in continuous operation since 1887, is among the oldest manufacturing companies in Indiana. We are a privately held and growing company which produces stamped metal and bent wire products used in furniture, cabinetry, construction and retail store applications.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person