Tool and Die Maker II

TriMas Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced candidate for tooling fabrication and repair. Responsibilities include using automatic and manual machines to work with steel and carbide materials for aircraft parts. The ideal applicant will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and competency in interpreting blueprints and specifications. The expected pay range is $24.00 - $46.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits, and the position is on-site in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in fabricating aircraft quality tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.
• Basic knowledge in algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair precision carbide and steel tooling.
• Read and interpret specifications for fabrication.
• Operate equipment to machine parts and verify specifications.
• Analyze defective tooling to determine causes of failure.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical problem solving

Tooling design modification

Safety regulations compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Job description

United States, California, City of Industry, Primary Location: 15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745 USA. Workplace Type: On-site. Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time. Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary: Fabricate and/or repair precision carbide and steel tooling (dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, etc.) for the manufacture of aircraft quality fasteners, utilizing automatic and manual machines, and/or cutting apparatuses, and precision measuring devices.

• Read and interpret specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials and machines required to fabricate parts.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measure, make, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Test functional performance of tooling under specified conditions.
• Set up and operate equipment such as lathe, milling machine, and grinder to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Analyze results on defective tooling to determine cause of failure.
• Examine standard to previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures, and recommend design modification regarding construction and function of part.
• Meet and maintain productivity levels and quality requirements in support of departmental standards, goals and schedules.
• Perform record keeping, housekeeping, and follow safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Other Competencies

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; a minimum of 2-3 years experience in fabricating aircraft quality fastener tooling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The employee regularly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear; frequently stands and sits; occasionally walks; lifts or moves up to 10 pounds; specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $24.00 - $46.00.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (including Prescription Drugs), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.