Tool and Die Maker

Louver Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Louver Group in North Carolina is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to read blueprints, set up machines, and work from prints, specifications, and orders. You will select and adjust tools, manage dies, and ensure parts meet standards using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

You will maintain inventory, perform routine machine maintenance, and uphold safety protocols while performing inspections and quality checks on finished items.

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School graduate required; tool and die maker experience preferred 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.
• Occasionally lift 75 to 100 pounds.
• Repetitive bending, reaching, lifting and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery such as drill presses, grinders, lathes and milling machines.
• Select, adjust, replace and sharpen tools, cutters, fixtures.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, travel, stops and guides.
• Disassemble, grind with fixtures, reassemble; replace punches and inserts.
• Maintain inventory of commonly used parts, tools and materials; inform supervisor of low inventories.
• Review dies and items leaving tool room; ensure compliance to prints and standards.
• Perform machine maintenance to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems.
• Detect and report defective or unsafe equipment or material; follow safety rules.

Skills

Reading and writing

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High School or Trade School Graduate

Certification preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Depth gauges

Gauges

Surface plate

Hand tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Drill presses

Grinders

Job description

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