Tool & Die Maker

High School Diploma or GED required
Four (4) year tool and die apprenticeship or equivalent of minimum 7 years experience in tool and die
Requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, and machining procedures
Good Communication Skills
Experience in building and maintenance of production equipment
CNC experience and CNC programming
Must be willing to test in tool and die apprenticeship as required

Manufacture of new production machinery and equipment
Sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines
Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part or description of part.
Plans and executes assignment using machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines.
Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.
Schedule and order parts and equipment needed for new assembly lines.
Respond urgently during production hours in performing duties to assist maintenance.
Conscious of cost and production impact of downtime on any machinery and equipment.
Provide accurate and timely feedback about production machinery and equipment to to and die supervisor
Study production schedule and schedule work accordingly
Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Testing and introducing new monitoring and control systems
Monitoring deadlines
Disposal of used oil, emulsion and oils separators
Setting up work places to suit production machinery design and in co-operation with production.
Continuous implementation of preventive maintenance programs
Performs tasks associated with test and repair of equipment including taking apart and reassembling components after repairing or replacing parts.