Tool and Die Makers

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 32,660 - 76,900

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a skilled Tool and Die Maker in the United States. In this role, you will analyze specifications and operate machine tools to produce and repair dies and cutting tools. Responsibilities include verifying dimensions, setting up CNC machines, and fitting parts. The position offers a salary range of $32,660 to $76,900 annually, depending on experience and skill level. Candidates should be proficient with tools such as CNC Mastercam and Autodesk AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments.
Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools to cut or grind parts.
Fit and assemble parts to create or repair dies and tools.
File, grind, shim, and adjust parts for proper fitting.
Measure and lay out machining using instruments.
Compute dimensions and tolerances based on specifications.

Skills

Operation and Control

Critical Thinking

Operation Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Judgment and Decision Making

Equipment Selection

Tools

CNC Mastercam

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Tool and Die Maker

Position Description

Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.

Tool & Die Maker Responsibilities

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators.
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, or rulers.
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.

Tool & Die Maker Required Skills

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

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