Key Responsibilities:
Tool & Die Fabrication:
- Manufacture new tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures based on engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.
- Set up and operate manual and CNC machines such as mills, lathes, grinders, EDM, and surface grinders to build precision tooling.
- Assemble and fit tooling components to ensure accurate function and performance.
- Collaborate with engineering to review tooling designs and provide input for manufacturability and improvements.
- Conduct test runs with completed tools/dies to ensure proper functionality and adjust as necessary.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair damaged or worn tools and dies used in production (progressive dies, blanking dies, forming dies, etc.).
- Perform preventive maintenance to extend tool and die life and reduce production downtime.
- Regrind, weld, polish, and rework tooling components to restore proper functionality.
- Document repair and maintenance activities, ensuring accurate records for tooling history.
- Read and interpret complex blueprints, CAD drawings, and tooling schematics.
- Ensure all tools and dies comply with dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
- Work closely with production and maintenance teams to resolve tooling-related issues promptly.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling processes and efficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent; Certificate of Qualification as a Tool & Die Maker is preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in tool and die making and repair in a manufacturing environment.- Proficient in operating manual and CNC machining equipment and precision measuring instruments.
- Strong understanding of metal stamping processes, die setting, and material properties.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with tight tolerances.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and craftsmanship.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced production environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety.
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care