What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool and Die Journeyman position at Mayville Engineering Company?
Job Responsibilities
- Designs, constructs, maintains, alters, checks, and repairs dies, fixtures, gauges, tools, jigs, machines, and equipment.
- Ability to analyze specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize products to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
- Trains, mentors, supports, and maintains strong internal communication within the tool and die department.
- Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
- Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part to improve tool life or performance.
- Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
- Performs close and exacting bench and assembly operations to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble, and finish work.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Skills Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and craftsmanship.
- Strong understanding of tool and die design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in reading, creating, and interpreting complex technical drawings and blueprints.
- Excellent problem-solving skills include maintaining and upgrading various types of machine tools, selecting proper cutting tools, speeds, and feeds on machine tools and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities and individuals at various levels.
Educational Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Completion of apprenticeship in Tool and Die field, must have obtained a Journeyman’s card.
Experience Requirements
- Five years of related experience and/or training in Tool and Die making procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Some physical demand: often lifting/moving average weight (25-50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material, may be required to lift up to 70lbs.
- Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
- Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $46,132 - $67,625