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SUMMARY
The Tool & Die Maker will perform maintenance, trials, and troubleshoot complex stamp and dies. The position is a key part of a close-working manufacturing and engineering group that supports our internal and external customers and the operations of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Requires general knowledge of construction and maintenance of progressive metal stamping dies and ability to actively engage in new product/part development.
• Sets up and operates all basic machine tools, mills, lathes, grinders, and machinist hand tools.
• Capability to grind die components to +/-.0001” tolerance on tool steel and carbide is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of shop inspection procedures, mechanical, optical, and computer-assisted measuring equipment.
• Understanding of SPC manufacturing environment.
• Analyzes and interprets specifications, including blueprints, engineering sketches, and verbal information.
• Requires general knowledge of various tool steels and their application.
• General knowledge of jigs and fixtures, automated machinery, and basic shop machine maintenance.
• This job requires the ability to work in multiple locations and/or to relocate to a different state.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals.  Ability to respond to common inquiries.
• Math Skills: Strong math skills, and problem-solving ability necessary.
• Reasoning Ability: Analytical skills necessary to maintain and troubleshoot precision, high-speed progressive dies.
• Physical Demands: Proper lifting techniques are required.  Extended periods of standing may be required.  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Work Environment: May require occasional exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, and mandatory hearing protection.

For the most part, room temperatures are ambient lighting with traditional office equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Two years of technical school, and ten years of experience in tool and die making specifically progressive tooling. Previous involvement with new product development activities including tooling and process advancement working closely with tool designers preferred. Managerial experience is considered a plus.

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