Tool and Die Maker

Mestek-Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek-Inc is seeking a Tool and Die Maker in North Carolina to work from prints, specs, and drawings, using precision measuring tools and a range of machinery. This role sets up, operates, and maintains dies, tooling, and fixtures to meet quality standards.

The successful candidate will read work orders, follow instructions, inspect materials, lift up to 100 pounds, and uphold safety and housekeeping while contributing to manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Read and follow work orders precisely.
• Read a measuring tape and inspect materials.
• Occasionally lift 75–100 pounds.
• Close attention to instructions, quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Works from prints, specs, charts, formulae, drawings, and orders.
• Uses precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Sets up and operates drills, grinders, lathes, milling machines.
• Selects and sharpens tools, adjusts speeds and feeds, and sets stops.
• Disassembles/reassembles dies; maintains and inventories tooling.
• Reviews dies, ensures compliance with prints and specs.
• Performs machine maintenance and reports unsafe equipment.
• Maintains neat work area and adheres to safety rules.
• Maintains maintenance records for dies; communicates low inventories.
• Regular attendance and duties as required.

Skills

Read/write

Follow instructions

Inspect material

Manual handling

Education

High School or Trade School Graduate

Tool & Die Maker certification (preferred)

Tools

Measuring tape

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Depth gauges

Squares

Surface plate

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