Tool and Die Maker

Korry Electrontics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to join their manufacturing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining die conditions and producing high-quality parts. Your expertise will guide the modification and repair of tooling, ensuring seamless production processes. You'll collaborate closely with press operators and technicians, applying your extensive knowledge of metal properties and machining techniques. If you are passionate about quality and safety in manufacturing and possess a strong background in tool and die, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a shop environment with tool and die experience.
• High School diploma required; advanced training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain die condition to ensure production of quality parts.
• Modify or repair tooling and dies as needed.
• Analyze tooling failures and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Metal characteristics knowledge

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Prototyping parts

Quality orientation

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Advanced training/certification in tool and die

Tools

CNC tool-room equipment

Sinker EDM

Wire EDM

Hole Popper EDM

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Height gauges

Job description

What You Will Do:

The Tool and Die Maker in this position plays a vital role in our manufacturing operation. You will work closely with punch press operators and assembly line technicians to create and/or maintain their tools, and to produce quality parts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain die condition to produce 100% good parts.
• Procure and maintain inventory of adequate spare parts to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.
• Die conversions, for example, punch or die section change for multiple part configurations.
• Examine previously used dies and tooling components and recommend design modifications regarding construction and functionality for improvement.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling breakages and premature failure; analyze the problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials.
• When required, verify conformance of machined and stamped parts to specifications using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, height gauges, etc.
• Work with outside suppliers and vendors.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 7+ years or more of experience in a shop environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training/certification training in tool and die preferred.
• CAD/Cam experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of metal characteristics and properties including heat-treating.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prototype parts.
• A working knowledge of press room equipment and machinery.
• A working proficiency using conventional and CNC tool-room equipment and machinery.
• A working proficiency of Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.
• Demonstrated ability to read and use blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally use of steps or ladder.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Salary Range: Please note the typical hiring range is $39.00 - $46.00 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.