3rd Shift Tool & Die Technician

Flex-N-Gate LLC.

Battle Creek (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. in Battle Creek, MI, seeks an experienced toolmaker to troubleshoot, maintain and repair single hit, transfer and progressive dies. You will read blueprints, verify tolerances and conduct test runs to ensure parts meet specifications.

Work with apprentices to transfer skills and keep production boards updated; must provide your own trade tools and pass pre-employment screenings. You will measure with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators, adjusting processes to quality

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with progressive and line dies.
Journeyman Card preferred.
Must supply tools of the trade.
Must pass pre-employment screening (background, drug, and physical).

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain and repair single hit, transfer and progressive dies.
Works from blueprints and sketches to create or modify tools, dies, jigs and molds.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
Keep production boards and assignment boards up to date.
Work directly with apprentices to ensure they are meeting requirements.