Tool and Die Maker - Farmville , NC

Mestek, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. seeks a Tool and Die Maker to read prints, set up machines, and produce dies to exact tolerances. You will measure parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and operate drills, lathes, and grinders under supervision.

Maintain dies inventory, document maintenance, inspect finished work, and follow all safety rules. Requires HS or trade schooling; lifting up to 100 lbs and regular attendance a must.

Qualifications

• High School or trade school graduate; certification preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and prints.
• Ability to read a measuring tape and use precision tools.
• Ability to lift 75–100 pounds and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Works from prints, specifications, charts, and orders.
• Uses micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, and hand tools.
• Sets up and operates drill presses, grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Selects, adjusts, changes, and sharpens tools, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Adjusts speeds, feeds, stops, limits, and guides; maintains dies.
• Maintains dies inventory and maintenance records; reports shortages.
• Disassembles/reassembles dies; performs tool/die changes.
• Adheres to safety rules and uses PPE; keeps area neat.
• Ensures compliance to specs and prints; performs routine maintenance.

Skills

Reading orders

Precision measurement

Blueprint interpretation

Manual lifting

Safety compliance

Education

High School or Trade School

Tool & Die Maker Certification preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Depth gauges

Indicators

Rule/Scale

Square

Surface plate

Drill presses

Lathe

Grinders

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