Position overview

The Tool and Die Maker will provide support for all production tooling needs, perform preventative maintenance, and respond to shop-floor calls in a timely manner.  We offer a competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for professional growth.  If you have the passion, experience, and skills to excel as a Tool & Die Maker, we invite you to apply.  Join our team and be a part of our commitment to quality manufacturing.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Must work well with others as part of team and be committed to providing our customers with an excellent experience
• Reads and interpret blueprint
• Interprets both verbal or written instructions, and can fabricate a component by determining the required specifications 
• Perform, setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of materials and cutting tools, tolerances, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds
• Determines specifications for inspection of work performed
• Use precision measuring and gaging tools to perform required inspections before, during and after machining
• Set-up and operate all tool room equipment (i.e. grinding, milling, lathe)
• Troubleshooting of tools, and record keeping of all tool development activity
• Provide support for all production tooling needs
• Respond to shop-floor calls in a timely manner
• Perform preventative maintenance as required
• Understand all tooling components functions so that the highest possible run time and quality can be maintained
• Maintain a spare parts inventory to reduce potential down time
• Share knowledge of the trade and train apprentices
• Wear all required safety equipment and ensure a safe working environment 
• Ensure appropriate shop safety standards are in place and enforced
• When necessary use CAD software
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, free of clutter and safety hazards
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills & Education Requirements

- Previous experience as a Tool and Die Maker in a manufacturing environment

- Journeyman’s Tool and Die Maker’s card of certification is a plus

- Equivalent combination of aptitude, education, certification and or experienced body of knowledge that will meet our requirements.

· CAD training and experience, preferably with Solid Works or other solid modeling software

- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

- Excellent communication skills, team skills, and can interface directly with the customer to resolve issues

- Excellent visual accuracy

- Basic Math skills are required  

- Basic computers skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

· Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record

- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

- Keen eye for detail

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are as described; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to varied temperatures due to working in an non-airconditioned facility.  

In addition, the employee i regularly exposed to oil, grease, dust, odors, fumes, loud noise environment, and may work near moving mechanical parts.  

The work environment is not climate controlled.

Ability to lift/push/pull weight from 10 to 50 lbs. without restrictions.

Ability to stand/walk/move for up to 10 hours 

Ability to work in dusty and dirty conditions

Repetitive motionMust be able to perform movements such as bending, stooping, standing, and walking.