What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Die Maker position at Beckett Air Incorporated?
Job Summary
The Tool & Die Maker is responsible for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and calibration of precision tools, dies, molds, jigs, gauges, and fixtures used in production. This role interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models to produce high-quality components, ensuring tooling meets specifications and performs reliably. The Tool & Die Maker handles large dies safely using carts, cranes, or other equipment and works closely with engineers and production teams to optimize tooling solutions.
Essential Functions
- Fabricate, assemble, and maintain tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures.
- Read, interpret, and analyze blueprints, CAD drawings, sketches, and engineering specifications.
- Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, grinders, and other precision equipment.
- Inspect, test, and verify completed tools and dies to ensure they meet quality standards and tolerances.
- Modify, repair, and troubleshoot existing dies and tooling to improve performance and extend service life.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration on tools, dies, and fixtures.
- Safely handle large dies using die carts, cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment.
- Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and production personnel to design and optimize tooling solutions.
- Maintain accurate records of tool maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMMs to verify tolerances.
- Maintains consistent, reliable, and predictable attendance. Because of the highly specialized nature of this role and its direct impact on plant-wide operations, physical presence and punctuality are essential to ensure uninterrupted production, safety, and workflow for all plant personnel.
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend meetings, training sessions, and workshops assigned.
- Perform other duties assigned to support team and operational goals.
- Communicate effectively with production personnel to troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues.
- Serves as role model, demonstrating behaviors that support Beckett Air’s Core Values of integrity, excellence and profound respect for the individual.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED
- Completion of Tool and Die Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience required.
- 5 years’ experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of metal properties, machining processes, and heat treatment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to fabricate and assemble complex multi-cavity injection molds a plus.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., AutoCAD, Gibbscam, SolidWorks) is a plus.
- Proficiency in CNC programming, manual machining, and grinding (optional).
Licenses and Certifications
- None
Shift is flexible between the hours of 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. the next day.