Job Openings Tool & Die Maker

About the job Tool & Die Maker

                                                 Tool & Die Maker

Summary:

Seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to work in a metal manufacturing environment. Must be able to demonstrate shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:

  • Well-known Company Brand
  • Excellent Compensation Package ($30.17 an hour DOQ + shift premium)
    • Shift Differential
    • First and Second Shift hours
  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • Overtime is required to meet customer demand.
  • Growth Potential
  • Location: Near BirminghamHooverCullman Combined Statistical Area.

Responsibilities:

  • Manufacture of new production machinery and equipment
  • Sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines
  • Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part or description of part.
  • Plans and execute assignments using machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines.
  • Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.
  • Schedule and order parts and equipment needed for new assembly lines.
  • Respond urgently during production hours in performing duties to assist maintenance.
  • Conscious of cost and production impact of downtime on any machinery and equipment.
  • Provide accurate and timely feedback about production machinery and equipment to to and die supervisor
  • Study production schedule and schedule work accordingly
  • Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Testing and introducing new monitoring and control systems
  • Monitoring deadlines
  • Disposal of used oil, emulsion and oils separators
  • Setting up workplaces to suit production machinery design and in co-operation with production.
  • Continuous implementation of preventive maintenance programs
  • Performs tasks associated with test and repair of equipment including taking apart and reassembling components after repairing or replacing parts.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Four (4) year tool and die apprenticeship or equivalent of minimum 7 years experience in tool and die. Preferred experience in metal manufacturing environment
  • Requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, and machining procedures
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Experience in building and maintenance of production equipment
  • CNC experience and CNC programming
  • Experience with press dies preferred
  • Must be willing to test in tool and die apprenticeship as required