Tool And Die Maker

experienced Tool & Die Makers in Sherman, Texas! The main duties of this position include: Develop, construct and alter molds and Die sets for die casting and progressive stamping plus a wide variety of jigs, fixtures and gauges Perform assignments that range from the use of ordinary tool room operational duties including working within tight tolerances of +/- .0002 Accountable for quantity and quality of workmanship Responsibilities include: Builds die from complex set of blueprints and builds jigs and fixtures from sketches, part drawings or verbal instructions Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat-treating of tools and metal flow in dies Repairs tools and Dies by identifying and correcting problems. Analyzes and troubleshoots progressive dies, assesses problems and repairs accordingly Disassembles and reassembles all types of progressive dies and Die cast molds for routine maintenance or repairs Provides support to production area by problem-solving and building tools Requirements of this position: Ability to read complex set of blueprints Ability to analyze and troubleshoot progressive carbide lamination dies or multi-cavity Die Cast Molds Work with minimal supervision Complete knowledge of all tool room equipment and procedures is a must. Ability to operate: • Drill presses: drilling, reaming, tapping and c/boring • Lathes: complex turning operations, angles, tapers, threading, etc. • Milling machines: complex milling, slotting, rotary table, boring, indexing, speeds and feds, cutter selection, etc. • Surface grinding: perform complex radius/form grinding, selection of wheels, sine bars, angles and slots, etc. • Precision measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier’s and comparators) • Knowledge of and ability to perform oxygen/acetylene welding techniques • Ability to operate CNC and Wire EDM machines is desirable • Ability to solve mathematical equations and problems using geometry and trigonometry.