Tool & Die Maker

Fab Masters Company Inc; Marcellus (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fab Masters Company Inc is seeking a skilled tool and die maker to build and repair jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. The candidate will read blueprints, plan machine setups, and generate CNC programs for Fanuc controls to produce precise parts.

The role requires high precision, strong math skills, and experience with CAD-CAM and inspection tools. On-site work with safety compliance and collaboration with the production team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Must plan setup and operation of machine shop tools.
• Must perform inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Experience writing CNC programs for Fanuc controls.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints of works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering materials, tolerances, and feeds/speeds.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work using precision measuring tools.
• Performs hand operations producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies; uses hand tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

Math & tolerances

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or trade school in tool & die making

Tools

CAD-CAM software

Fanuc CNC

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Summary:

To build or repair all types, sizes, and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.Assemble and try out complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reads and interprets blueprints of works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feeds and speeds.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining.
• Performs hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.Uses hand tools of the trade.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.Sets up, runs off, and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same.
• Generate complex programs utilizing cad-cam software for unattended operation of precise CNS FANUC wire EDM machines.
• Smooth and polish flat and contour surfaces of parts or tools, using files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
• Interpret specifications and blueprints, set up/operated precision surface grinders.
• Comply with ISO management system quality.
• Set up and run mills, grinding operations and die manufacturer.
• Experience in writing and editing CNC programs such as Fanuc control.
• Learned MI-OSHA standards and keep the shop current on MI-OSHA standards.
• Troubleshoot dies and machinery
• Analyze a job and perform complicate math to set up fixtures properly.
• Skill in machining properties, blueprint reading and math as well as assisting with engineering design.
• Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers and micrometers.
• Use sketches, blueprints, specifications and models to plan operations for the fabrication of dies, tools and assemblies, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency
• Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools and dies and to repair and modify gauges, jigs and dies.
• Create templates and jigs to be used as work aids for convenient fabrication of products and parts.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on tools, manually operated dies and progressive dies.
• Interface with external and internal customers, handle supplier and customer concerns, and work with team members to solve problems during the production process.
• File and finish workpieces using the appropriate hand tools to ensure products are smooth and that they fit together properly.
• Select the appropriate metals and materials to be used based on properties, ensuring they meet project specifications.
• May assist machinists and millwrights in punch press overhaul.
• May work with product designers providing input to manufacturing capability on newly formed products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a very high degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and where muscular control and delicate touch are required.
• High degree of attention and care required, to prevent injury to self and others when operating machine tools.

Physical Qualifications if Needed: Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., Excellent visual accuracy

Education if Needed: High school diploma or equivalent, completion of apprenticeship program or trade school diploma program, 2 – 5 years of experience in tool and die making

Safety and Environment Requirements: Required to wear safety shoes and glasses. Ear plugs are optional. Ability to work in hot/cold environment.

Training Required if Needed: On the job training, basic safety training, PPE, Lock-out/tag/out, proper lifting, and confined spaces. Forklift license issued by Fab Master.