Tool and Die Maker at Mestek, Inc in Farmville, North Carolina

Job Description:

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.

• Works from prints, specifications, charts, formulae, drawings, sketches, written and verbal orders, instructions, and requests


• Uses precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to, micrometers, vernier calipers, depth and various other gauges, indicators, rule, square, surface plate, and also a wide variety of hand tools


• Sets up and operates a normal range of machinery and equipment such as but not limited to: single and multi-spindled drill presses, surface and wet grinders, saw, lathes, milling machines and other similar type machines


• Selects, adjusts, changes, replaces and sharpens tools, cutters, holders, jigs, fixtures, etc


• Adjusts speeds, feeds, travel of parts; set and adjust stops, limits, guides, etc


• Fabricates various die parts, sections, inserts, punches, etc


• Makes necessary tool and die tryouts


• Disassembles as required, grind using special fixtures and holding devices, reassemble; replaces punches, stripper springs, stops, inserts, etc


• Maintains inventory of most commonly used parts, tools, materials, and items


• Informs supervisor of low inventories. Maintain all maintenance records for dies


• Reviews returned dies and items leaving tool room


• Compares to prints, specifications, and work requests


• Assures compliance to work standards, specifications, and prints


• Performs machine maintenance to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various mechanical problems


• Detects and reports defective and unsafe equipment and material as well as unusual situations to supervisor


• Observes and obeys all safety rules, practices, and procedures. Wear and employ personal protective equipment as required


• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner


• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested


• Regular attendance is always an essential function

The Tool and Die Maker must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• High School or Trade School Graduate; Prefer Tool and Die Maker experience with Certification


• Ability to read and write


• Read and follow work orders


• Ability to read a measuring tape


• Ability to follow instructions


• Ability to inspect material


• Ability to occasionally lift 75 to 100 pounds


• Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting