Tool and Die Maker

FASTENER INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitfastener is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to perform self-setups and precision grinding of components for production lines. You will work with slips and press fits, repair header tools, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances using micrometers, calipers, and comparators.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of tool making experience in a manufacturing setting, strong shop math skills, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in shop math and blueprints reading.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools to verify tolerances.
• Minimum 3–5 years as a tool maker in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform own set-ups and machine/grind components to complete assignments.
• Work with slips and press fit relationships and repair header tools.
• Maintain tools and work area; ensure close tolerances.

Skills

Shop math

Read blueprints

Measuring instruments

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Comparators

Job description

Under general supervision and according to established policy and procedures the tool and die maker is responsible for performing his/her own set-ups and machine/grind all necessary components required to complete assignments given to support all manufacturing product lines.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of slip and press fit relationships.
• Repair Header tools and make complete header tool components.
• Work with carbide, hardened tool steels, dies and cutting tools to close tolerance.
• Work with mills, lathes, surface grinders, hones and fixtures.
• Use shop math as required.
• Clean and maintain the work area.

Skills and Formal Training Requirements/Experience

• Shop math
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Use measuring instruments (i.e., micrometers, calipers, comparators).
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a tool maker for a manufacturing facility.

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