Tool and Die Maker 1

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses manual machining equipment to build fixtures.
• Repairs fixtures, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
• Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Able to identify and explain basic tools and their usage
• Drilling ,tapping ,deburring with proper equipment and methods
• Possess welding and fabrication skills with abilities to improve quality .
• Have a desire to gain knowledge in the shop as well as on their own.
• Be able to read and draw a basic print and understand the goals of what we do in a tool shop.
• Build on prior trades experience and refine the skills necessary to be a tool maker .
• Keep shop and tools clean and organized.
• Able to plan next step in a process and prepare.
• Able to read measuring tools: tape measure ,scale, micrometer ,calipers, height gage.
• Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
• Modifies machine parameters to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely and accurately operate all measuring and production equipment.
• Working understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.
• Thorough understanding of metallic properties.
• Ability to work independently, and with engineers and machinists

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Show up every day on time and ready to work and learn .

Required Experience