What You Will Do: The Tool and Die Maker in this position plays a vital role in our manufacturing operation. You will work closely with punch press operators, injection mold operators and assembly line technicians to create and/or maintain their tools, to produce quality parts. The role will include planning, design and construction of tools, dies, molds, fixtures and machine components.
Primary Responsibilities: - Plan, design, and create molds.
- Troubleshoot, modify and repair existing molds.
- Perform periodic mold and die maintenance at suggested intervals
- Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.
- Die conversions, for example punch or die section change for multiple part configurations.
- Examine previously used dies and tooling components and recommend design modifications regarding construction and functionality for improvement.
- Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling breakages and premature failure; analyze the problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials.
- Work with outside suppliers and vendors.
Preferred Education and Experience: - 10+ years or more of experience in shop environment.
- High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training/certification training in tool and die preferred.
- Must have mold design experience.
- Mold flow, CAD/Cam experience a plus.
Qualifications: - Knowledge of metal characteristics and properties including heat-treating
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to prototype parts
- A working knowledge of injection mold machines/press room equipment and machinery.
- A working proficiency using conventional and CNC tool-room equipment and machinery.
- A working proficiency of Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.
- Demonstrated ability to read and use blueprints.
Physical Requirements: - Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
- Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
- Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Salary RangePlease note the typical hiring range is $39.00 - $55.00 total compensation. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.
Eligibility Requirements: **Must be authorized to work in the U.S.** **This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization** 
