Precision Tool & Die Maker — Fixtures & Molds Expert

Belcan Corporation; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Health Benefits

401k

On-the-job training

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance for family

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to build and repair fixtures, molds, and tools. You will read blueprints, inspect tools for quality, and perform precision machining with attention to detail.

The role requires 5+ years of machining experience, strong math and measurement skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. On-the-job training and cross-training are available, with comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tool and Die Maker.
• Minimum 5 years in machining and alteration of tools, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Understanding of mathematics, handbook formulas and trigonometry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of machine shop practice, principles of machine tool operations and mechanics, working qualities of materials.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses manual machining equipment to build fixtures.
• Repairs fixtures, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
• Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Able to identify and explain basic tools and their usage.
• Drilling, tapping, deburring with proper equipment and methods.
• Possess welding and fabrication skills with abilities to improve quality.
• Have a desire to gain knowledge in the shop as well as on their own.
• Be able to read and draw a basic print and understand the goals of what we do in a tool shop.
• Build on prior trades experience and refine the skills necessary to be a tool maker.
• Keep shop and tools clean and organized.
• Able to plan next step in a process and prepare.
• Able to read measuring tools: tape measure, scale, micrometer, calipers, height gage.
• Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
• Modifies machine parameters to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tool and Die making

Blueprint reading

Mathematics & trig

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Belcan Corporation in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to build and repair fixtures, molds, and tools. You will read blueprints, inspect tools for quality, and perform precision machining with attention to detail.

The role requires 5+ years of machining experience, strong math and measurement skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. On-the-job training and cross-training are available, with comprehensive benefits provided.