Tool and Die Repair

ARaymond; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Tool and Die Technician to maintain and fabricate dies for production. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments and requires 3-5 years of troubleshooting experience. Candidates should have strong skills in reading blueprints and using various tool room machinery. Commitment to continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting dies.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tool & die problems.
• Ability to read blueprints and other die support documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing dies and perform changeovers.
• Fabricate dies and tools for production requirements.
• Interact with tool room, production, and engineering departments.

Skills

Troubleshooting tool & die problems

Blueprint reading

Multitasking in manufacturing

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

3-5 years of experience

Ability to read blueprints

Tools

Drill presses

Die wash stations

Grinders

Mills

Job description

Join to apply for the Tool and Die Repair role at ARaymond

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.

Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.

Human values have driven our success for over 158 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.

Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

Connect the parts that keep the world moving

Working in a clean, green and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on.

SUMMARY:

About The Job

Tool & Die Technicians will maintain, rework, and fabricate dies and tools for production requirements, as well as perform changeovers.

Roles and responsibilities

• Maintain existing dies and perform changeovers.
• Ability to fabricate dies and tools and rework the same die for production requirements.
• Interact between tool room, production, engineering, quality, and other departments.
• Participates in Pre-Planning and design of new tooling, tool refurbishment, end of life tooling and capacity tooling as required.
• Participate in tooling design and print review meetings and project overview meetings.
• Planning and layout work according to models, blueprints, drawings or other written or oral specifications.
• Understand the working properties of common methods and alloys.
• Select appropriate materials, tools, and process required to complete a task.
• Use of various tool and die maker tools and precision measuring instruments while working to very close tolerances.
• Able to evaluate and repair dies to bring parts into specifications and troubleshoot problem dies.
• Work closely with production personnel, EDM, machine set-up operators, ensuring dies and tooling are performing to desired specifications.
• Documentation of all information and procedures that have been established in reference to individual tools (i.e., logbooks) and update drawings.
• Set-up and service of all tool room and other related equipment.
• Ensure work area is clean and well maintained.
• Actively participate in area 5S and other department team Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines. Following company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience And Skills

• 3-5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting dies. Fully qualified completion of hours.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tool & die problems.
• Ability to read blueprints and other die support documentation.
• Experience with and the ability to use standard and specific tool room machinery, including but not limited to, drill presses, die wash stations, grinders, mills.
• Able to adapt, multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to work through continuous improvement.
• Follow all IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 procedures.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Standing, bending, lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, and walking on a cement floor daily.