Tool and Die Maker

Fontana; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontana in Burbank, CA is looking for a Tool & Die Technician who can operate all tool room equipment with minimal supervision to produce accurate dies and tooling. You will read manufacturing and tooling prints, calculate tool dimensions, and maintain tooling quality while following safety guidelines.

You will also perform preventative maintenance, use the M1 system, and assist with cycle counts and annual inventories.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong troubleshooting skills relevant to tool & die processes.
• Ability to read manufacturing and tooling prints and select proper tools.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations for tool geometry and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate all tool room equipment with no supervision to meet quality and productivity requirements.
• Read prints and prepare tools to meet tolerances.
• Use tool room gauges and inspection equipment.
• Perform calculations for tool dimensions and geometry.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Support cycle counts and inventory processes.
• Perform preventative maintenance when required.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong troubleshooting skills

Read manufacturing and tooling prints

Mathematical calculations

Education

Tool & Die Technician training

Tools

M1 system

Tool room equipment

Job description

Burbank, 425 S VARNEY ST, Burbank, California, United States of America

Position Summary

With no supervision can operate all necessary tool room equipment for the purpose of making or reworking dies and tooling for headers or secondary equipment. Possesses the ability to perform mathematical calculations for complex tool and die making. Can perform preventative maintenance and repair on tool room equipment as needed to maximize efficiencies.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Ability to operate all tool room equipment with no supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirements
• Ability to read all manufacturing and tooling prints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances
• Utilizes all tool room gaging equipment
• Performs mathematic calculations for upsets, reductions, angles, radii, etc.
• Familiarity in using software system to use the M1 system
• Maintains cleanliness of work area
• Follows company safety guidelines
• Performs preventative maintenance when required
• Perform cycle counts and support annual physical inventory

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Ability to complete Job Skill Training Matrix for a Tool & Die Technician
• Strong human relations skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Fluent in English (both strong verbal and written communication skills)
• Knowledge of heading equipment and operations, All tool room equipment (lathes, presses, bench grinders, tool bit grinders, reamer grinders, cut-off saws, surface grinders, OD & ID grinders, hones, mills, and EDM equipment
• Knowledge of inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, comparators, gage pins, bore gages and indicators)

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing plant environment as a tool and die maker, preferably within the aerospace industry

Travel Requirements

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We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.