Tool & Die Maker

Camaco; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Lorain, OH is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to maintain, repair and build progressive dies and tooling for production. The role requires journeyman status or equivalent training and 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities include layout, drilling, milling, grinder work, and securing dies with proper fabrication and documentation. The candidate will operate presses and lifting equipment on the plant floor, with opportunities to contribute to tooling improvements and tooling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with journeyman status in Tool & Die making or related on-the-job training.
• 5+ years of related work experience in die making and maintenance.
• Formal training or accredited certificate is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacture, repair and maintenance to progressive dies and rebuild or repair tooling.
• Layout and center drilling, reaming, lapping, tapping, countersinking and counter boring.
• Machine parts to blueprint specifications.
• Fabricate and/or repair dies for production.
• Layout existing die sections and replacements as needed.
• Make in-press repairs of tooling.
• Document and record data for the department.
• Drive hi-lo and operate crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Machining knowledge

Metrology tools

Speeds and feeds

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / Journeyman status

Tools

Grinders

Mills

Lathes

Drill presses

Optical comparator

EDM machine

Tool room equipment

Job description

## Tool & Die MakerApply: Lorain, Ohio: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100089Responsible for performing manufacture, repair and maintenance to progressive dies and rebuild or repair tooling to support production.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities***Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Perform die maintenance, using tool rom equipment and hand tools* Layout and perform center drilling, reaming, lapping, tapping, countersinking and counter boring.* Machine parts to blueprint specifications.* Fabricate and/or repair dies for production.* Layout existing die sections and make replacements as needed.* Make in press repairs of tooling.* Document and record various data for the department.* Drive a hi-lo and operate crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Qualifications****Required Education & Experience*** High School Diploma or equivalent, plus formal training leading to Journeyman status as a Tool & Die Maker and/or equivalent on the job experience.* 5 plus years of related work experience.**Competencies*** Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills sufficient to perform fabrication and build activities.* Blueprint reading* Knowledge of cutting, forming, milling, grinding, assembly, tool steel composition, tool sharpening, hardness testing, machine repair, and set-up, and metal fabrication.* Operate basic metrology instruments, grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, optical comparator, and EDM machine.* Ability to calculate speeds and feeds and perform machine offsets.* Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks required.* Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees.* Ability to work effectively with people.**Licensure**Hi-lo and crane certification and journeyman status or accredited certificate required.**Supervisory Responsibility**This position has no supervisory responsibilities.**Work Environment**While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on the plant floor.**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visi