Tool and Die Maker

GAMARC Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMARC Consulting is seeking a skilled tool room professional in Chicago to study specifications, lay out metal stock, and set up and operate machine tools to fabricate and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.

The role requires high school diploma, 5+ years of manual tool room experience, and proficiency in blueprints and tolerances, with 4-slides and tool design experience highly valued. AutoCAD familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4-slides experience (at least 1 year).
• Tool design experience (at least 5 years).
• In-house training on all assigned machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and must have a comprehensive understanding of tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications and plan sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark, and scribes metal stock to lay out workpieces for machining.
• Set-up and operate machine tools (lathe, milling, shaper, grinder) to machine parts and verify conformance.
• Position and secure parts using vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
• Fits and assembles parts into assemblies or mechanisms using hand tools.
• Verify dimensions and alignment with micrometers and height gauges.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual tool room operation

Quality control / SPC

Math skills (geometry & trig)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Analyzes a variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges while applying knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Minimum of 5 years experience using a full range of manual tool room equipment. (CNC machine programming skills and/or familiarity with 4-Slides, Multi-slides, Punch Presses, and other wire- forming machines are strongly preferred but not required.)

3. In-house training on all assigned machinery and equipment.

MUST HAVES:

4-slides experience (at least 1 year)

Tool Design experience (at least 5 years experience)

Including all competency requirements on the JD

NICE TO HAVES:

TMA Certificate

Coal Heading

Small Stamping

Experience forming things out of wire

Flat metal experience (inch wide or smaller)

AutoCAD experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, or tool descriptions, and plans sequence of operations.

2. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out workpieces for machining.

3. Sets-up and operates machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, and grinder to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machine parts to specifications.

4. Positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices such as vises, V- blocks, and angle plates.

5. Fits and assembles parts into assemblies or mechanisms, using hand tools.

6. Verifies dimensions and alignment, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, gauges blocks, and optical comparators following IS0/TS 16949 work instructions.

7. Examines and modifies standard tools as required.

8. Develop specifications from general descriptions and draws or sketches tools to be fabricated using drafting tools.

9. Communicate with co-workers and supervisors to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

10. Inspects and measures parts to maintain statistical process control charts.

11. Obtains first-piece inspection of samples.

12. Troubleshoots tool, machine, or material problems.

13. Set up tooling in a wide variety of production equipment and product lines.

14. Maintains an organized and neat work station.

15. Prevents damage to the equipment, process, and material.

16. Adheres to all Company safety rules and procedures.

17. Performs to the prescribed standard or rate.

18. Return all hand tools, gauges, parts, etc. to proper storage areas.

19. Communicate all problems and other work-related issues with a supervisor.
20. Receives, understands, and follows all written and oral instructions.

21. Complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and attendance requirements.

22. Resolves day-to-day issues by working effectively with others.

23. Performs other duties required to meet Company needs as assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand instruction in English.

2. Ability to measure parts by using tools, gauges, and quality instruments.

3. Basic math including geometry and trigonometry skills.

4. Ability to read blueprints and must have a comprehensive understanding of tolerances.

5. Understanding of statistical control of critical dimensions and process capability.

6. Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

7. Ability to work independently.

8. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

9. Requires frequent attention, repetitive work, and some checking of the process and the product