Tool and Die Maker

Wabtec Careers; Export (PA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Wabtec Careers in Export, PA is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker. This role involves reading blueprints, creating and inspecting tools, and operating metalworking machinery. Ideal candidates should have Journeyman certification and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and ensuring safe operations. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $30.00 and potential benefits like annual bonuses and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires Journeyman certification.
• Ability to operate all Tool Room machinery.
• Experience in mold making is a plus.
• Ability to work with precision and close tolerances.
• Ability to read and calculate using shop math.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints for manufacturing.
• Sets up and operates metalworking machinery.
• Creates and inspects tools and parts.
• Maintains equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates safe operations and adheres to regulations.

Skills

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification

Machinery operation

Blueprint interpretation

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

CNC equipment understanding

Computer literacy

Education

3–5 years practical tool and die maker experience

Tools

Machining equipment (lathes, mills, drills)

Precision grinding machines

Job description

Job Description

What will your typical day look like?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and interprets blueprints and creates tools to be used in manufacturing.
• Creates, inspects and sets up tools and die equipment.
• Reviews and verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks and dial indicators.
• Designs tooling, fixtures, mechanism and experimental parts by discussing specifications to meet manufacturing needs with Quality and Operations.
• Creates prototype parts to be used in manufacturing.
• Creates molds from scratch to be used in manufacturing.
• Sets up and operates various metalworking machinery such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines and grinders to cut, bore, grind or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions, finishes and specifications in a timely manner. Files, grind, shims and adjusts different parts to properly fit them together.
• Operates surface grinders to perform polishing and stoning.
• Works from tool designs, assembly and part drawings, and sample part sketches, engineering specifications, verbal and written instructions to manufacture parts to specifications.
• Repairs tools, jigs, fixtures, punches, dies, molds, gauges and templates. Gathers and analyzes data to determine potential problems with tooling and effectively reports findings.
• Inspects finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity and defects.
• Smooths and polishes flat and contoured surfaces or parts or tools using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths or power grinders.
• Demonstrates safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time. Employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee is regularly required to wear safety glasses.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Requires Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification/card and a minimum of 3 – 5 years practical tool and die maker experience in a related field or a combination of applicable education and experience.
• Ability to operate all the machinery in the Tool Room.
• Ability to set up and operate various metalworking machinery such as lathes, mills, drills, and precision grinding machines.
• Knowledge of mold making a plus.
• Ability to work with precision and close tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use basic shop math to perform calculations.
• Must have an understanding of CNC equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to use various instruments such as micrometers, veneer calipers and indicators.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Computer literate.
• Must be able to accomplish tasks in a designated timely manner.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and work orders.
• If required to operate a forklift, must be “certified” and have successfully completed formal training.
• Overtime may be required and employees are expected to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate this need.
• Given the nature of this position and the effects it has on production and manufacturing, individuals must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends on short notice.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $30.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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