What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool and Die - 3rd shift position at MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.)?
Job Responsibilities
- Participates in a structured apprentice program to learn the fundamentals of tool and die making.
- Assists Tool and Die Journeymen with machining, assembling, and repairing tools and dies.
- Operates basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
- Assists in the assembly, testing, and adjustment of tools and dies to meet production requirements. Performs routine checks and minor adjustments.
- Follows all safety regulations and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintains accurate records of training progress, completed tasks, and tool and die maintenance activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Basic understanding of mathematics and mechanical concepts.
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Commencement of a formal apprenticeship program in Tool & Die Making, or willingness to join such a program.
- At least 1-3 years of manufacturing experience with machine setup and/or tools changing is preferred.
- Welding experience preferred
- 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).