AutoCAD, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cost Control, Customer Relations, High School Diploma, Machine Tool, Punch Press, Tool and Die Manufacturing
Tool & Die Maker Watertown, WI
Currently looking for a Second Shift Tool & Die Maker to fill a direct hire opening with a company in Watertown, WI. Interested candidates should have at least one year of metal stamping tool and die experience as an absolute minimum with punch presses being a plus.
Responsibilities of the Second Shift Tool & Die Maker
- Build tooling for multistation blank-through, parting and chop-off progressive dies for metal stamping punch presses and other presses such as Bihlers, Bruderer's and OBI's. AIDA, Stamtec, Verson and US Baird.
- Review designs in AutoCAD or other CAD systems to interpret how to machine and build the tooling, progressive dies, etc.
- Apply your understanding of bend allowances, strip layouts, tonnage calculations, cut relief, tool steels such as 01, A2 and D2 and other aspects specific to tool and die making.
- Develop cost reductions such as learning to incorporate in-die sensors or in die tapping by working with outside tooling suppliers to automate the presses if feasible.
- Quote cycle times and tooling costs for new business.
- Serve as liaison working with customers to solve metal stamping challenges.
Requirements of the Second Shift Tool & Die Maker
- High School Diploma
- TMA Tool and Die Certifications a plus
Compensation of the Second Shift Tool & Die Maker
The targeted annual base salary for this first shift position ranges from $28.00 per hour to $43.00 per hour depending on experience and is paid on an hourly basis including OT potential.