Job Summary

Develops, constructs and alters molds and die sets for die casting and progressive stamping plus a wide variety of jigs, fixtures and gauges. Performs assignments that range from the use of ordinary tool room operational duties including working within tight tolerances of +/- .0002. Accountable for quantity and quality of workmanship

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Making

• (85%) Builds die from complex set of blueprints and builds jigs and fixtures from sketches, part drawings or verbal instructions. 

• (10%) Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials.

• (5%) Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat-treating of tools and metal flow in dies. 

Repair

• (70%) Repairs tools and dies by identifying and correcting problems. Analyzes and troubleshoots progressive dies, assesses problems and repairs accordingly.

• (20%) Disassembles and reassembles all types of progressive dies and die cast molds for routine maintenance or repairs.

• (5%) Provides support to production area by problem-solving and building tools.

• (5%) May instruct Tool Room Apprentices and Machinists.

• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Completed Apprenticeship or Machining Technologies course completion or equivalent experience required.

Required Skills

Technical/Functional Competencies:

• Able to read complex set of blueprints. 

• Able to analyze and troubleshoot progressive carbide lamination dies or multi-cavity Die Cast Molds.

• Work with minimal supervision. 

• Must have a complete knowledge of all tool room equipment and procedures. Able to operate 

o Drill presses: drilling, reaming, tapping and c/boring.

o Lathes: complex turning operations, angles, tapers, threading, etc.

o Milling machines: complex milling, slotting, rotary table, boring, indexing, speeds and feds, cutter selection, etc.

o Surface grinding: perform complex radius/form grinding, selection of wheels, sine bars, angles and slots, etc.

o precision measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier’s and comparators)

• Knowledge of and ability to perform oxygen/acetylene welding techniques.

• Able to operate CNC and Wire EDM machines is desirable.

• Able to solve mathematical equations and problems using geometry and trigonometry.

Leadership/Cultural Competencies:

• Demonstrate unyielding integrity in leadership and transactions.

• Deliver on time and on target commitments for the team.

• Inspire excellence by setting stretch goals and recognize team accomplishments

• Develop trust, accountability, commitment, and result through team work with caring and fun leadership.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment and non-climate controlled manufacturing facility.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.