Tool and Die Maker A

W.R. Case; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

W.R. Case is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join our Bradford, PA on-site team. You will build, repair, and maintain dies and fixtures, operating CNC and manually controlled machines with precise speeds and feeds. The role requires reading complex drawings and using precision measurement tools to verify tolerances against prints.

The position emphasizes maintaining tooling, assisting apprentices, and ensuring safety and quality across production processes at our Bradford facility.

Qualifications

• Journeyman status or apprenticeship path leading to mastery of tool and die maker skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain complex dies, fixtures per primary function info.
• Operate CNC and manually controlled machines with correct speeds and feeds.
• Read and interpret blueprints and dimensional information.
• Use precision measurement equipment to verify work against prints.
• Repair and maintain tooling, dies, and fixtures.
• Disassemble/assemble dies and machinery for repairs.
• Test and adjust CNC programs as required.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment and tool room machinery.
• Perform calculations to determine dimensions, threads, speeds, and feeds.
• Inspect tooling and heat-treated items as needed.
• Assist in training apprentices and directing shop personnel.
• Keep work area clean and records up to date.
• Contribute to productivity, quality, and safety.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

CNC program adjustments

Education

Journeyman status / apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Micrometers / calipers

Job description

• Build, repair, and maintain complex dies, fixtures, etc. as stated in the Primary Function information.
• Set up and operate computer numerically controlled machines, manually controlled machines (lathes, milling, grinding, jig grinders, etc.); power tools (die grinders, rotary tools, etc.); and hand tools (files, honing stones, etc.) using the correct speeds, feeds and skill sets required to obtain the expected results.
• Requires use and ability to read and interpret complex drawings, blueprints, sketches, and dimensional information.
• Use a variety of precision measurement equipment (micrometers, calipers, comparator, etc.) to evaluate in process and completed work against print requirements. As requested, test and adjust for functionality of tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, gauges, machine repair parts, test machines and special equipment.
• Repair and maintain existing tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Disassemble and assemble dies, machinery, etc., to repair and or replace worn or broken components.
• Test and make minor corrections to CNC programs as required.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment and all other Tool Room equipment.
• Use advanced shop mathematics, handbooks, charts and tables, reference materials and specifications to determine dimensions, threads, tapers, speeds, feeds, etc., in the performance of required activities.
• Perform inspection and evaluation of any tooling, purchased dies, punches, etc., when assigned.
• Inspect heat-treated items as required.
• Assist in the training of apprentices and others as directed by the tool room supervisor.
• Assist the Tool Room supervisor in directing support activities of the Tool and Die Maker – B and Machinists.
• Assign work to Tool Room personnel at the direction of the Tool Room supervisor.
• Keep machines, equipment, and work area clean and orderly for operational and workforce safety benefits.
• Keep any production and or quality records.
• Responsible for operational productivity, continuous improvement / suggestions, and involvement.
• Responsible for product, function, quality, and job safety. This requires the employee to maintain a full working knowledge of the performance, quality and safety requirements of the function being performed.
• Support job related operational training needs regarding existing and or new manufacturing practices / processes / technologies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Journeyman status / skill level is required through accredited Tool and Die Maker / apprenticeship program and or the equivalence of trades on-the job training leading to the mastery of the tool and die maker occupational field skill-sets.

***This is an on-site, hourly position located in Bradford, PA***

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