Vico Products, Co.

Position Description

Title: Tool & Die Maker

Location: Tool Room

Reports To: Tooling Manager

General Summary

Makes, assembles, or modifies different types of tools to enable the production processes to be as efficient as possible. When not actively working on tooling, will provide support with other tool crib responsibilities to improve operations.

Specific Duties

Will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Construct and/or repair new and existing dies, fixtures, gages, etc. to match respective drawings.
• Ensure quality workmanship and dimensional accuracy of assigned work.
• Set-up and operate all department equipment (includes turning, grinding, milling, drilling, cutting tools, presses, etc.).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area.
• Assist with the training of new or inexperienced personnel.
• May occasionally do development and experimental work.
• May act as lead on given tooling projects interacting with Engineering, Operations and coordinating Tool Room activities in the construction and repair of new and existing dies.
• Assist in receiving and inspection of incoming tooling.
• Assist in managing tooling inventory.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Work with tooling manager on continuous improvements

Follow all quality standards and procedures

Adhere to company policies as described in the Employee Handbook

Required Knowledge, Skills, Pre-qualification and abilities 

• Able to read and interpret blue prints.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a periodic basis.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to use all gages such as:
• Variable gages (Calipers, Micrometers, Indicator, Comparator, etc.)
• Attribute Gages (Length gage, Straightness gage, height gage, etc.)