Tool & Die Maker

Manufacturer's Association; Littlestown (Adams County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Littlestown is seeking a Toolmaker to fabricate and repair metalworking tools, utilizing machine tools and applying expertise in tool and die design. This full-time position requires 4-10 years of relevant experience and offers opportunities for skilled trade professionals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC and manual machining techniques is essential.
• 4-10 years in a relevant trade field is preferred.
• Understanding of metal properties and tool design is needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools including lathes and grinders.
• Analyze specifications and determine materials for fabrication.
• Inspect and measure parts for conformance to specifications.

Skills

CNC machines

Blueprint reading

Metalworking

Machining

Tool and die design

Education

Trade school or vocational education

Job description

Manufacturer's Association Littlestown, PA

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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:

• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operation.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• 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.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
• Heat-treat tools or parts.
• (May) Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
• (May) Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• (May) Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
• Inspects and measures parts.
• Calibrates and maintains personal tools.
• Experience with CNC machines a plus.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.

ty and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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