Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience working with Stamping Dies
• 1+ years of experience working with complex drawings and close tolerances
• Ability to use shop mathematics and handbook formulas
• 6+ months of using all types of precision inspection tools like height gauges, micrometers, calipers etc…
• Journeyman’s License for Tool and Die for a US-based Union OR the ability to pass a skills assessment onsite

Responsibilities

• Plan Work Processes & Sequences – Analyze job requirements and establish the necessary steps to fabricate specified tools efficiently
• Material Acquisition – Obtain and verify materials according to specifications or job requirements
• Blueprint & Specification Review – Interpret engineering drawings, instructions, or physical samples to ensure precise production
• Precision Machining – Work within tight tolerances of .0005” – .001” to achieve high-accuracy components
• Fabrication & Machining Operations – Perform all necessary machining and fabricating tasks, including heat-treating, annealing, hardening, grinding, and sharpening
• Tool & Die Assembly – Assemble dies and fixtures, conducting tryout tests to validate functionality
• Repair & Modification – Execute repair and alteration tasks as required to maintain tool performance and longevity
• General Toolmaking Support – Carry out additional machining, fabrication, and support tasks as needed
• Safety & Compliance – Adhere to all site safety regulations, including guidelines outlined in the associate handbook, cardinal rule cards, job-specific standard work, and EHS training documents
• Environmental Awareness – Report any chemical spills or environmental concerns immediately to a supervisor, security, or EHS personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy