SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Build, maintain, trouble shoot and improve fourslide and/or power press tooling to produce parts of high quality. Build or repair other tooling, machine parts, gauges and fixtures as assigned by supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Use sketches, blueprints, specifications and models to plan operations for the fabrication of dies, tools and assemblies, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency
- Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using measurement equipment including but not limited to dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers and micrometers
- Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools and dies and to repair and modify gauges, jigs and dies
- Design templates and jigs to be used as work aids for convenient fabrication of products and parts
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on tools, manually operated dies and progressive dies
- Interface with external and internal customers, handle supplier and customer concerns, and work with team members to solve problems during the production process
- Finish workpieces using the appropriate hand tools to ensure products are smooth and that they fit together properly
- Select the appropriate metals and materials to be used based on properties, ensuring they meet project specifications
- Set new tooling in fourslide and or power press and troubleshoot to produce parts to print.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION LEVEL: • High school diploma or equivalent required
EXPERIENCE: • Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.