Tool and Die Maker

TOOL & DIE MAKER

Portland, CT

TOOL & DIE MAKER JOB PURPOSE: Build and design tools and gages from specifications for the Aerospace/Defense Industry.
TOOL & DIE MAKER DUTIES:

• Maintains tools and gages in proper working order.
• Uses tool drawings, operation sheets, and part prints to build and design tools.
• Runs production equipment when required.
• Supports maintenance personnel when they require machining or realigning of machines or machine parts.
• Calibrates tools and gages.
• Able to set up and operate all tool room equipment.

TOOL & DIE MAKER EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ yrs experience in tool making.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Experience working with airfoils or aerospace parts is ideal.
• Skilled in exercising initiative and discretion to help achieve organization objectives.
• Able to communicate, converse with, express self, exchange information, discern, and convey messages.

TOOL & DIE MAKER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to: lift over 30 pounds up to 4 feet, maintain the stationary position for 50% of shift, stand, walk or traverse 50% of shift, and work with repetitive hand and arm motion 60% of shift with suitable break periods, ascend or descend 20% of shift, and bend, reach, position, and place 50% of shift.
• Must be able to operate, activate, and use manufacturing/productivity machinery.
• Must be accurate, detailed oriented, and quality conscious.
• Must be able to communicate, converse with, express self, exchange information, discern, and convey messages.