Tool & Die Maker

Midway Products Group; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GT Industries, Inc. in North Vernon, IN seeks a Tool & Die Maker to build, repair and troubleshoot tooling and dies. You will support the press room, perform corrections from prints, and ensure dimensional integrity using SPC data.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus a 4-year apprenticeship in die making and/or tool die making or 8 years of relevant experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent; completion of a certified 4-year apprenticeship in die making and/or tool die making, or eight years of consecutive work in tool/die shop.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build tool and dies from part prints, sketches, references, or instructions.
• Operate tool room machinery safely during build process.
• Repair tool and die components on progressive and manually operated dies; diagnose tooling issues and implement corrections.
• Use TC0 program reports and last piece references to adjust for quality parts.
• Support tryouts and readiness for production after die/tool installations.
• Service die sets in the press room; troubleshoot dies and perform adjustments; document SPC data.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-year apprenticeship in die making / tool die making

8 years tool/die shop experience

Tools

Tool room machinery

Progressive dies

Die repairs & troubleshooting

Job description

GT Industries, Inc.
North Vernon, IN 47265, USA

Description

Under the supervision of the Tool Room Area Manager, is responsible for building, repairing and trouble shooting tool and dies, supporting the press room during die sets, and collecting and analyzing data to improve part processing and quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build tool and dies from part prints, sketches, reference parts, or instructions.
• Operate tool room machinery in a safe manner during build process.
• Perform tool and die repairs on progressive dies, manually operated dies, and tooling diagnose and trouble shoot dies in the bench and make corrections.
• Work from T.C.O. program reports and last piece references to make corrections as required to produce quality parts.
• Support try out and make ready to run production after die steel or tool installations.
• Support press room operations by servicing die sets, trouble shoot dies and make corrections when possible with die in the press, and through using SPC data to determine dimensional integrity for die adjustments and documents.
• Interface with both internal and external customers, participate on problem solving teams in production, and handle customer and supplier concerns.
• Support MOS, and safety programs. Also responsible for practicing good housekeeping standards.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Training and experience: Prefer high school diploma or the equivalent, completion of a certified 4 year apprenticeship program in die making and/or tool die making, or eight years of consecutive work in tool/die shop building tools and dies. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

High School / GED or better.

Experience

Preferred

4-8 years:

Apprenticeship or work experience in Tool & Die

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