Tool and Die Maker

Mestek, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tool and die manufacturing seeks a skilled Tool and Die Maker. The successful candidate will operate machining equipment, maintain tools, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or trade school certification, with prior experience preferred. A strong ability to read measuring instruments and follow detailed specifications is essential.

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School Graduate; prefer Tool and Die Maker experience with Certification.
• Able to lift 75 to 100 pounds and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery and tools to manufacture parts.
• Maintains inventory and reports low supplies.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical problems.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Ability to read a measuring tape

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to inspect material

Ability to occasionally lift 75 to 100 pounds

Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting

Education

High School or Trade School Graduate

Tool and Die Maker certification preferred

Job description

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.

• Works from prints, specifications, charts, formulae, drawings, sketches, written and verbal orders, instructions, and requests
• Uses precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to, micrometers, vernier calipers, depth and various other gauges, indicators, rule, square, surface plate, and also a wide variety of hand tools
• Sets up and operates a normal range of machinery and equipment such as but not limited to: single and multi-spindled drill presses, surface and wet grinders, saw, lathes, milling machines and other similar type machines
• Selects, adjusts, changes, replaces and sharpens tools, cutters, holders, jigs, fixtures, etc
• Adjusts speeds, feeds, travel of parts; set and adjust stops, limits, guides, etc
• Makes necessary tool and die tryouts
• Disassembles as required, grind using special fixtures and holding devices, reassemble; replaces punches, stripper springs, stops, inserts, etc
• Maintains inventory of most commonly used parts, tools, materials, and items
• Informs supervisor of low inventories. Maintain all maintenance records for dies
• Reviews returned dies and items leaving tool room
• Compares to prints, specifications, and work requests
• Assures compliance to work standards, specifications, and prints
• Performs machine maintenance to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various mechanical problems
• Detects and reports defective and unsafe equipment and material as well as unusual situations to supervisor
• Observes and obeys all safety rules, practices, and procedures. Wear and employ personal protective equipment as required
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested
• Regular attendance is always an essential function

Requirements:

The Tool and Die Maker must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• High School or Trade School Graduate; Prefer Tool and Die Maker experience with Certification
• Ability to read and write
• Read and follow work orders
• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to inspect material
• Ability to occasionally lift 75 to 100 pounds
• Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting