Tool & Die Maker

SUMMARY 

Makes, repairs and maintains  jigs,  fixtures, dies, molds, machine tools, cutting tools, gauges, and 

other tools used in manufacturing processes. 

STARTING PAY $33.00, with potential for a higher rate based on experience and qualifications.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•  Adhere to policies, daily work place organization & housekeeping; health and safety commitment; 

personal  cleanliness  &  appearance;  attendance  &  punctuality  and  100%  first  time  quality 

commitment. 

•  Repair production assembly equipment. 

•  Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on jigs, fixtures, gages, dies, etc. 

•  Support of start-up and dies equipment. 

•  Make required gages, tools, jigs, fixture, etc. 

•  Document the executed work in the EDP-system. 

•  Run the Toolshop with all regarding machines like, mills, drill-press, lathes, grinders, etc. 

•  In addition to the duties, the job holder is subject to the instructions of all management. 

       to achieve orders belonging to his function or arise from operational necessity. 

•  Works from engineering drawings. 

•  Manufacture tools and parts from engineering drawings. 

•  Support production for troubleshooting.  

•  Conduct duties in a safe manner, follow all safety procedures, report incidents immediately, wears 

proper PPE and conducts duties to their level of training.   

•  Other duties as assigned. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP 

This position  reports  directly  to  the Maintenance Manager and works  directly  with the staff  in the 

Maintenance  department.  This  position  has  a  communication  relationship  with  all  department 

managers and other employees in the BAL Operations department.   

COMPETENCIES / EXPERIENCE 

•  CNC programming experience a plus. 

•  High  level working knowledge of mills,  lathes, drill-presses, manual welding, surface grinders, 

and heat treatment of metal, and all other typical Toolshop machines and tools is a must. 

•  Must be able to read mechanical and blue print diagrams.  

•  Working knowledge of gear drives, belt alignment, and experience working with machine shop 

equipment a plus. 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

•  High School Diploma 

•  Preferred 5 years’ experience as a toolmaker 

•  Preferred Journeyman-Card 

•  Preferred 3 years’ experience within maintenance 

•  Must have a certification in TIG and MIG 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Physical, etc.) 

•  Must have good documentation skills. 

•  Must have the ability to read drawings and prepare own drawings. 

•  Must be able to work weekends and extended shifts as needed. 

•  Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. 

•  Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours. 

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

All employees are responsible for knowing the Quality Policy, how their job supports the quality 

statement, and quality objectives.  

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY 

Has the authority to stop production if defective or unsafe parts or conditions appear.  Has the authority to 

reject non-conforming material from a supplier.  Is empowered to prevent non-conforming material from 

reaching the customer.