Tool and Die Maker

Ifabrication; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in metal fabrication is seeking a dedicated individual to join their production team. This role involves ensuring that parts produced meet quality standards, repairing tooling, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC operations and machining skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company committed to quality and operational excellence, while working with cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Technical training in CNC operation is highly preferred.
• Two years of previous tool and die experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work with production team to ensure parts meet standards.
• Responsible for repairing stamp tooling and maintaining work area.

Skills

CNC operation

Machining skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Mathematical concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training in CNC operation

Journeyman card or apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Hand tools for repairing tooling

Job description

IFAB Corp. is a leading manufacturing company specializing in metal fabrication, assembly, and coating services. Our state-of-the-art plant houses cutting-edge equipment, including lasers and coil stamp machines. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Must work with production Team in all aspects of production to ensure parts produced adhere to IFAB Corp & Customer standards and dimension tolerances.
2. Responsible for repairing stamp tooling.
3. Filling out and filing Preventative Maintenance Sheets.
4. Change over tooling and remove punches for sharpening and replacement.
5. Trouble shooting tooling and adjust to achieve a good part.
6. Be present at new tooling try outs or engineering changes to ensure safety for operators and equipment. Recommend if tooling will need to be sent out for repair.
7. Keeping the work area clean and machines wiped down.
8. Notify supervisor of any problems.
9. Maintains spare and change over tooling so it can be located when needed.
10. Must have the hand tools required to repair tooling.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Candidate must have some or all of the following Educational/Technical requirements:
2. High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in CNC operation is highly preferred.
3. Previous tool and die experience two years.
4. Knowledge of stamping tools, both progressive and transfer, as well as basic press and feeder knowledge required.
5. Knowledge of press safety and feed speed of tool room equipment required.
6. Must have good machining skills including setup and be able to machine a component to set dimensions.
7. Journeyman card or apprenticeship certificate preferred.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate efficiently in both written and oral form.
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference preferred