Tool & Die Maker

Ice Industries Inc; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries Inc in Mississippi seeks a skilled Tool and Die Maker to build, repair and maintain dies, tooling, and fixtures that support production. You will read blueprints, set up lathes, milling machines and grinders, and ensure parts meet tolerances.

The role requires meticulous measurement and adherence to safety standards. Applicants should hold a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker card or a recognized DOL apprenticeship, or have extensive hands-on experience (8+ years).

Qualifications

• Must possess Journeyman Tool and Die Maker card or DOL apprenticeship; or 8 years of proven Tool and Die Maker experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and drawings with precision.
• Experience with large deep drawn stamping dies; resistance welding is a plus.
• Able to set up and operate all tool room equipment and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Builds and repairs dies, tooling, and fixtures per blueprints and sketches.
• Operates lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and keep work area clean and safe.
• Observe finished parts in assembly and adjust as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Shop mathematics

Measurements

Tolerance control

Education

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker card or DOL apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Micrometers

Height gauges

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

General Function: To build, repair and maintain dies, tooling, and fixtures to support production

Job Duties:

• Builds and repairs machine shop tools using machining operations and measuring instruments. Works from blueprints and sketches to create or modify tools, dies, jigs and molds.
• Build or repair equipment such as dies, and die sections, utilizing blueprints, sketches, descriptions, templates, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on tools and equipment utilized in the Toolroom
• Operates various machines such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered by removing scrap pieces from machinery, floors and properly disposing of scrap
• May be required to go to the area where the finished product is installed to observe or adjust the part or equipment as needed.
• Other job duties and projects as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Plant environment with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity
• Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over, and frequent climbing stairs
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, prying, and dragging heavy materials up to 50 pounds
• Overtime is mandatory when business conditions require additional hours.

Education & Experience:

Must possess a Journeyman’s Tool and Die Maker’s card or certification of having completed a U.S. Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, or have 8 years of proven experience working as a Tool and Die Maker in a manufacturing environment, along with experience on large deep drawn stamping dies and be self-motivated. Experience with resistance welding is a plus.

Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, reference material, diagrams, or other manufacturer’s material related to the products to be machined.
• Familiar with machinery tools such as lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Good shop mathematics knowledge.
• Knowledge of various measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and tape measures.
• Able to machine a product within correct tolerances and dimensions utilizing tooling equipment and proper procedures.
• Must be able to set up and operate all tool room equipment
• Understand and work within all safety rules
• Proper operation of forklift
• Proper operation of hoists and cranes Able to load and feed steel and material into dies.
• Knowledge of how to adjust for steel/material alignment in dies. Perform re-set ups and die changeovers
• Proper use of OD & ID Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gages, Thread Gages, and Dial Indicators.