Tool and Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker

Summary:

Seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to work in a metal manufacturing environment. Must be able to demonstrate shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:

• Well-known Company Brand
• Excellent Compensation Package ($30.17 to $31.21)
  • Shift Differential
  • First and Second Shift hours
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Overtime is required to meet customer demand.
• Growth Potential
• Location: Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area, near Montgomery, AL.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture of new production machinery and equipment
• Sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines
• Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part or description of part.
• Plans and execute assignments using machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.
• Schedule and order parts and equipment needed for new assembly lines.
• Respond urgently during production hours in performing duties to assist maintenance.
• Conscious of cost and production impact of downtime on any machinery and equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback about production machinery and equipment to and die supervisor
• Study production schedule and schedule work accordingly
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Testing and introducing new monitoring and control systems
• Monitoring deadlines
• Disposal of used oil, emulsion and oils separators
• Setting up workplaces to suit production machinery design and in co-operation with production.
• Continuous implementation of preventive maintenance programs
• Performs tasks associated with test and repair of equipment including taking apart and reassembling components after repairing or replacing parts.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Four (4) year tool and die apprenticeship or equivalent of minimum 7 years’ experience in tool and die. Preferred experience in metal manufacturing environment
• Requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, and machining procedures
• Good Communication Skills
• Experience in building and maintenance of production equipment
• CNC experience and CNC programming
• Experience with press dies preferred
• Must be willing to test in tool and die apprenticeship as required