Tool & Die Maker

Bourns, Inc.; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourns, Inc. seeks a skilled Tool & Die Technician to construct and repair ceramic compacting tooling for prototypes and production. You will read blueprints, apply GD&T tolerances, and use precision instruments to verify part quality in a temperature-controlled machine shop.

The role requires 4+ years in tool & die work, a high school level education or technical training, and the ability to work with tungsten carbide tooling and complex electrodes. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Four or more years experience in tool & die work.
• High School or equivalent; vocational training desired.
• Journey machinist level experience is preferred.
• Must interact congenially with co-workers; fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, repair, modify or revise Ceramic Compacting tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for prototype, experimental, or production work.
• Analyze tool & die construction and determine procedures for rework due to revision, damage, or out-of-tolerance dimensions.
• Use precision measurement equipment to inspect tooling and ensure conformance to tolerances.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T tolerances

Precision measurement

Education

High School / vocational training

Tools

Lathe

CNC milling machines

Surface grinder

EDM

Heat treating oven

Hydraulic press

Drill press

Band saw

Job description

Career at Bourns

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Construct, maintain, repair, modify or revise all types of Ceramic Compacting tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, either for prototype, experimental, or production. Apply proper methods required to do Tool & Die Work. Should be familiar with complex Ceramic compacting tool-set Construction, utilizing standard tool-room equipment. Be familiar with all types of standard & visual measurement equipment.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with minimal supervision of designated Supervisor. Understand and follow accepted procedures of tool & die construction.
• Analyze tool & die construction and determine procedures for rework due to revision, damage, or out of tolerance dimensions. Must have a basic understanding of G.D&T tolerances. Be able to understand and work with tungsten carbide to close tolerances.
• Plan and layout work from complicated blue prints, sketches, diagrams or oral instructions. Use shop mathematics including a good working knowledge of trigonometry. May determine own work procedures. May determine practicable dimensions where unspecified. Have a working knowledge of computer usage.
• May work with Engineering on design of new tooling. Have a basic understanding of compacting press operation. Have a basic knowledge of clearances required of tungsten carbide tooling.
• Use precision measurement equipment to inspect and measure component parts of tooling to assure conformance to prescribed tolerances and maintain a high degree of workmanship.
• Efficiently operate all machines and hand tools used in the construction of compacting tooling & press components including the operation, care and maintenance of EDM machines: also machine complex and intricate electrodes from the proper electrode materials or instruct others how to do so.
• To perform heat treating operations, brazing, silver soldering, hand polishing intricate carbide tooling to the specified finishes. Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments/revisions as required.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion and practice safe work habits
• Ability to use designated computer programs to document and track changes and creation of CNC programs & ability to use the Internal ECR process to work with Engineering to request changes/ corrections to tool & equipment drawings.
• Participate and/or lead continuous improvement projects in conjunction with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and/or Setup teams.
• Perform related duties as assigned

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School, Continuation of vocational or technical training desired. Journey machinist level experience desired

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Four or more years experience in tool & die work.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Must be able to interact congenially with co-workers.

ORAL

Fluent speaker of the English language and the ability to communicate with others in a clear concise manner. May need to communicate with other areas of the manufacturing facility.

WRITTEN

Requires good writing skills to record and document any changes or revisions

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Lathe, C.N.C milling Machines, surface grinder, Conventional & CNC E.D.M., heat treating oven, hydraulic press, drill press, band saw.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Machine shop in a temperature regulated environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

HIRING RANGE

$23.67 - $28.85 hourly

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Experience: 3-5 years