What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Team position at Mid-West Fabricating Co?
Work Summary: Daily tool and die fabrication including repair and preventive maintenance on production tooling and machines parts.
Description of Work Performed:
- Interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and blueprints to plan tool and die creation.
- Use machines such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, welders and CNC equipment to cut and shape metal.
- Fit and assemble parts, then test tools and dies to ensure they meet performance standards.
- Inspect worn tools/dies, troubleshoot issues to restore dies/tools to working condition.
- Make tooling to replace and restock for perishable tooling.
- Complete jobs within assigned time for each job.
- Work safely and use all proper PPE and guarding
Instruction Methods and Procedures Used: Tool drawing and personnel instruction. Plex
Relations to Others: Work with Maintenance, Production, Engineering and Development departments to design, maintain, repair and improve tooling.
Direction Received from others: Tool Room Team Lead, Operations Manager, VP of Operations.