Tool and Die Maker II

iHire; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Technician to join their team. This role involves performing intricate repairs and adjustments to complex die sets, ensuring precision and quality in all tasks. You will develop technical documentation and apply your expertise in heat treatment processes while working in a dynamic factory environment. If you have a passion for quality assurance and manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with tool and die tasks.
• Experience with measurement equipment for die sets.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and adjustments to complex die sets.
• Inspect and troubleshoot failures associated with Tool and Die.

Skills

Tool and Die Repair

Measurement Processes

Technical Documentation

Heat Treat Processes

Failure Analysis

Education

Post-secondary Technical Training

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro-E

SolidWorks

Job description

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Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and adjustments to complex die sets.
• Inspects, measures, troubleshoots, and repairs common failures associated with Tool and Die.
• Develops and writes concise technical documents, including repair findings and reports.
• Heat-treats tools or parts.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces, using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts into assemblies and mechanisms using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances with measuring instruments such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required

• Post-secondary technical training or certification (preferred).
• At least five years of related experience with tool and die tasks.
• At least two years of experience with measurement processes and equipment used for repairs and adjustments to complex die sets.
• Experience with electronic drawing software such as AutoCAD, Pro-E, or SolidWorks, with ability to modify existing drawings.
• Knowledge of Heat Treat processes as applied to Tool and Die components.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, reliability studies, and performance enhancements.

Competencies Required

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Peer Relationships
• Technical Learning
• Learning on the Fly

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

While performing this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel with hands/fingers, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces, and communicate verbally or in writing. Occasionally, employees must sit and lift/move objects over 50 pounds. Visual requirements include close and color vision. Work is typically in a loud factory environment, possibly exposed to hazardous materials, greasy/slippery floors, outside weather conditions, and electrical shock risks.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Job Function

• Quality Assurance, Production, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing