What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANUAL MACHINIST TOOL & DIE MAKER position at Ventamatic, Ltd.?
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5 years in a machine shop setting with heavy emphasis on conventional metal
working machinery.
Basic understanding of stamping dies, presses and feed systems. Heavy experience in
any of these areas is a major plus.
Must be able to setup manual mills, lathes, surface grinders etc. and operate them
efficiently.
Machine operations include but not limited to turning, facing, boring,
tapping, milling, sawing, drilling etc.
Be able to layout, fit and modify parts to achieve required scope of work.
Be able to read blueprints and understand tolerances. Will be asked to manufacture
jigs/fixtures and or parts without a supplied print.
Knowledge of common material properties such as cold roll steel, carbon steel, tool
steels, aluminum, brass etc. and now to properly machine.
Advanced troubleshooting skills
Excellent level to detail
Desired Skills & Experience:
Extensive experience in die building and troubleshooting.
Experience in EDM, CNC machining is a plus however this position will only have access
to conventional metal working machinery.
Experience in heat treating/tempering materials.
Sheet metal material properties and their behaviors during stamping/bending
operations. Includes galvanized mild steel, aluminum, powder coated mild steel etc.
Experience in pneumatics and hydraulics.
Any outside certifications or training in the tool and die field.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for machining parts, fitting and assembling stamping dies from start to
finish at the direction of the tool & die lead and manager.
Sharpening punches, dies and other tooling used in stamping dies.
Create and build jigs, fixtures and tools as directed.
Performing die repairs and scheduled PMs as needed.
Performing die troubleshooting as needed.
Setup and perform manual machining operations on new and existing parts.
Keep work area and machines clean.
Be willing to work outside of standard working hours as needed.
Comply with company safety policies.