Tool & Die Maker

CAMACO LLC; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMACO LLC is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to maintain, repair, and fabricate dies for production. You will lay out die sections, perform center drilling, reaming, and other precision work to blueprint specs on the plant floor.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with journeyman status and 5+ years of related experience, plus formal training or on-the-job experience. Hi-lo and crane certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with journeyman status in Tool & Die Maker.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Formal training or on-the-job experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform die maintenance and repair to blueprint specifications.
• Fabricate and repair dies for production; lay out die sections and replacements.
• Operate hi-lo and crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation.
• Document data for the department and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining

Fabrication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Tools

Grinders

Lathes

Drill presses

EDM machine

Job description

Responsible 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

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