Toolmaker

Position Summary
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Reporting to the Tool Room Supervisor, the Tool & Die Maker is responsible for constructing, assembling, modifying, repairing, setting up, and troubleshooting a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to tight tolerances.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to precise tolerances and fits.Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, models, specifications, and verbal instructions.Plan and lay out work using appropriate machining and tooling methods.Select the proper materials, tools, equipment, and processes for tooling construction and repair.Perform shop calculations and make necessary machining and tooling adjustments.Set up and operate a variety of machine tools and related equipment.Use hand tools and precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.Account for dimensional changes that may occur during heat treatment of tooling and metal components.Set up production tooling according to written or verbal instructions.Support development projects, tooling tryouts, and debugging activities.Diagnose tooling issues and make necessary corrections, repairs, and adjustments.Collaborate with production and other team members to resolve tooling and manufacturing problems.Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient tool room and work environment.QualificationsThe successful candidate should have a strong understanding of:Working properties of common metals and alloys.Punch press and metal-forming operations.Tool and die maintenance.General machine shop operations.Tool room practices and procedures.Precision machining and measurement techniques.RequiredJourneyman Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience.At least 1 year of Tool & Die Maintenance experience.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.Ability to work with close tolerances and precision measuring equipment.PreferredAt least 1 year of CNC experience. xzbcwsv Formal tool & die apprenticeship or equivalent technical training.