Tool Maker

The tool maker's primary purpose is to ensure tools and dies are built, maintained and repaired in a timely fashion. The tool maker reports directly to the tool room foreman for assignment of duties and is expected to track and document all work performed.

Responsibilities for Tool Maker:

• Operate tool room equipment safely and efficiently and in accordance with OSHA standards and company procedures
• Perform extensive die maintenance such as rebuilding die sections, inserts and forms and engineering changes on all types of dies, fixtures, gages or other tooling needs
• Read and understand specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions, and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts, build tooling, and meet customer requirements
• Demonstrate good short and long term decision making in these areas:
• • Press Room troubleshooting
  • Diagnosis of problem and courses of action
  • Tool Room machining practices
  • Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to OSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Participates in continuous improvement activities
  • Assumes other duties as directed by management

Qualifications and core skills:

• Journeyman die maker or 5+ years experience.
• Experience in construction and tryout of hard and soft tooling.
• Good communications skills.
• Knowledge of ISO preferred.
• Die try-out practices
• General machining practices
• Strong work ethic and drive

Why work at D&N Bending?

We are a well established company with over 60 years in the automotive industry. D&N is family owned and operated with a fostering culture that empowers and brings up its employees. We value quality and integrity while pursuing a work culture that is rewarding. Drive and ambition are core values we look for in our employees. If you are looking for a long term career that will help you grow, then D&N is the place for you!

Benefits:
Health
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
PTO
7 Paid Holidays
401K
Bi-annual reviews
Potential for career advancement
Tuition Reimbursement
AND MORE!!!!

Supplier/manufacturer of automotive prototype, service, short-run production and production parts located in Romeo, Michigan. We have been in business since 1962.