The Toolmaker is capable of building, jigs, fixture, gages, molds and dies, troubleshooting, grooming, repairing, and maintaining close tolerance tooling.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Toolmakers carries out several essential functions.
Capable of building, troubleshooting, grooming, repairing, and maintaining high-speed progressive dies and close tolerance insert molds.
Capable of working with micro parts and thin materials typically .003 thousandths thick or less.
Capable of holding close tolerances on precision tooling, typically .0002 or better daily.
Capable of setting up all Tool Room equipment such as Jig Bores, Milling Machines, Lathes, and Surface Grinders.
Capable of interpreting and working to Engineering Drawings and standards.
Capable of programming tool room CNC equipment utilizing the machine-tool on-board conversational software.
Manufacture quality parts while meeting production demand.
Self-Inspection for quality of all parts manufactured, utilizing inspection equipment.
Capable of performing machine maintenance and diagnosing machine problems with minimal supervision.
Continuously practices efficient techniques and creativity.
Additional Responsibilities:
Works closely with Design and Project Engineers.
Trains coworkers and apprentices as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand Insert Molding and or Progressive Die Tooling in a job shop environment.
Knowledge of tool-steel properties and heat-treating parameters.
Knowledge of EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) and High-speed Machining capabilities.
Ability to prioritize workflow.
Ability in basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Education and Experience:
4-Year state approved apprentice program or equivalent.
8-10 years stamping and molding experience.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.