Tool and Die Maker

FactoryFix; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a Mold Maker/Tool and Die Maker to design, build, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot tooling including dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, and molds. The role is primarily 1st shift with occasional 2nd shift rotation every 8–12 weeks.

You will work with QA, production, R&D, and maintenance to provide effective solutions and document tool modifications and repairs. The candidate will operate common machining equipment, read blueprints/CAD drawings, and rework or machine

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed Mold Maker or Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship or demonstrated ability to perform tasks.
• Proficient with common machining equipment (mills, lathes, grinders).
• Able to troubleshoot tools, fixtures, dies and molds and perform rework or machine new components.

Responsibilities

• Interact with QA, production, R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance to provide solutions.
• Maintain documentation of tool modifications, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Rework tools and fixtures or machine new ones to specs.
• Create repeatable setups and work to tolerances of +/- .0002".
• Coordinate work with various centers and equipment as required.
• Assist operators and maintenance with machine or processing issues.
• Perform manual machining, including setup and operation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mold Maker or Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship program

Tools

Milling

Lathe

Grinder

Job description

PURPOSE:

Design, build, rework, maintain, repair and troubleshoot all forms of tooling (including dies,tools, gauges, fixtures, and molds).

[Primarily 1st Shift with an occasional rotation to 2nd shift for Production Support every 8-12 weeks]

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Interact with QA, production, R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance to provide solutions.


• Maintain accurate documentation of tool modifications, repair, preventative maintenance and individual workperformed throughout the shift.


• Reworking tools and fixtures as needed, or machining new ones to manufacturing specs and requirements


• Capable of creating a repeatable setup and working to tolerances of +/-.0002" routinely.


• Coordinate work assigned through various auxiliary work centers and equipment as required


• Occasionally assist operators and maintenance with machine or processing issues.


• Performing manual machining, including setup and operation

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Completed an approved Mold Maker or Tool and Die Maker state apprenticeship program or demonstrated the ability to perform the aforementioned tasks.


• Proficiently operate all common machining equipment, mills, lathes, grinders, etc.


• Ability to troubleshoot machine tools, fixtures, dies and molds, perform rework as needed, or machine new components to manufacturing specs and requirements


• Ability to perform manual machining, CNC machining or both, including setup and operation; Program editing is a plus


• Expertise at reading and understanding blueprints, CAD drawings and production specifications

You should be proficient in:

• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills


• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience