Tool Die Maker

Essential duties and responsibilities
⦁ include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
⦁ Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
⦁ Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
⦁ Measures, marks and scribes metal stock for machining
⦁ Builds, modifies and repairs progressive dies.
⦁ Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, sharpers and grinders to machine parts and verifies conformance of machines parts to specifications.
⦁ Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances.
⦁ Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of parts.
⦁ Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
⦁ Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

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 to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Completion of an apprenticeship (4 years) or completion of Machinist’s Training, Tool & Die Certificate or Advanced Manufacturing Certificate, followed by at least 4 years of on-the-job training.

Language skills
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform his job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of our ERP system with supplemental training as necessary to keep the individual proficient.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk; use hands to finger or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
The employee must have close, distance, color, peripheral vision and have to ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Personal Protective clothing and Equipment
Hearing protection, safety shoes and occasionally eye protection
Occasionally must wear regular and/or heat protective gloves.

Required Tools
Ability to provide, maintain, and obtain own tools.

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Summary: Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinist’s hand tools