Tool & Die Technician

Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feeds and speeds. · Excellent problem solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys. · Excellent communication skills as evidenced in colleague relations, team skills, and have the ability to interface directly with the customer to resolve issues.

Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment is safe

Perform preventative maintenance as required

Clean and organize area, keep area free of clutter and safety hazards – 6S

Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted

Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feeds and speeds

Heat-treats and welds parts as required

Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining

Performs hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.  Uses hand tools of the trade

Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.  Sets up, runs off and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same

Tear down, repairs and reassembles tooling on the bench or in the press as required

Assists other tool room personnel with troubleshooting skills or ideas

Assists Press Operators with troubleshooting tooling during production runs

High degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and where muscular control and delicate touch are required

High degree of attention and care required, preventing injury to self and others when operating machine tools.

Possess good troubleshooting skills

Able to pull and set-up tooling

Must have valid forklift operator’s license (or be willing to be trained before starting job assignment)

Process hourly/daily paperwork as required

Does in-press P.M.’s as scheduled

Other duties as required

Required Skills

• Completion of formal apprenticeship program with journeyman card or similar experience

·         Required Skills

·                Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize

·                Excellent problem solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys

·                Excellent communication skills as evidenced in colleague relations, team skills, and have the ability to interface directly with the customer to resolve issues

Required Experience