Tool & Die Maker

Role Summary

This person is accountable for building and maintaining tools, dies and fixtures to support a production schedule.

Starting rate: $38.22 + Shift Premium

Key Responsibilities

Maintain progressive or fine blank dies, jigs and fixtures at the level of quality required to support producing quality components, as required by a production stamping schedule
Fabricate dies, die sections, fixtures and any other required components within a specific time frame
Troubleshoot and repair dies and fixtures, in the Tool Room and Press, as required to solve problems within the time constraints dictated by the Production Schedule
Report immediately all problems that may affect the on time completion of assigned work
Provide guidance and teaching to apprentices
Maintain safety standards and cleanliness of work area as outlined by Supervisory staff
Must be aware of relevance and importance of their activities and how it effects quality and the environment for our customers
Other duties as required
 

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Completion of specialized trade courses and/or apprenticeship/certification.
1 to less than 3 years of work related experience.
Certified Tool & Die Maker 
Valid Crane License preferred
 

Performance Measures & Core Competencies

Continuous improvement initiatives.
Die Run Success
Health and Safety Metrics
Maintains appropriate 5 S standards at all times.
Meet department performance objectives
Schedule attainment is achieved

Communicates Effectively 
Exercises Judgment
Mechanical Aptitude
Organizes Work
Troubleshoots problems
Read and understand Blue Prints and GD&T
Meticulous
Self Motivated
Time Conscious
Works with Minimal Supervision