Tool & Die Maker

Maximum Business Consulting; Littlestown (Adams County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Metalworking Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in tool and die design, machining, and assembly procedures to fabricate and repair essential components. Your attention to detail and ability to interpret blueprints will be crucial as you set up and operate various machine tools. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact production quality and efficiency. If you have a passion for precision and craftsmanship, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in metalworking or related fields.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and set up machine tools for fabrication.
• Verify dimensions and inspect machined parts for quality.

Skills

Metalworking Die Design

Machining

Blueprint Interpretation

CNC Machine Operation

Tool Calibration

Education

Trade School

Vocational Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC Machines

Lathes

Milling Machines

Grinders

CAD Systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ handtools, applying knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
2. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operation.
3. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
4. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
5. Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
6. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
7. Heat-treat tools or parts.
8. (May) Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
9. (May) Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
10. (May) Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
11. Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
12. Inspects and measures parts.
13. Calibrates and maintains personal tools.
14. Experience with CNC machines a plus.

MARGINAL/LESS ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Use of CAD systems for design of parts or producing prints.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Between 4 and 10 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is required to:
- stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
- exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
- exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
- exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects


The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

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