Tool & Die Maker

The Manufacturers' Association; Oak Grove (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Manufacturers' Association in Oak Grove, PA, seeks an experienced machinist to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, and set up and operate machines to fabricate and repair dies, jigs, and fixtures. You will apply GD&T, blueprint reading, and CAD skills to ensure parts meet exact tolerances.

Preferred candidates have 4–10 years’ trade experience, with proficiency in G‑code, M‑code, and manual/ CNC machining. Willing to consider relocation packages for the right fit.

Qualifications

• Between 4 and 10 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.
• Proficient in GD&T and Blueprint Reading.
• Proficient in CAD Software.
• Experience with G‑Code and M‑Code.
• Manual machining skills and tool/die/mold repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications and blueprints to determine materials and machines required.
• Compute dimensions and plan layout for machining operations.
• Measure, mark, and scribe stock for machining.
• Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, milling, grinder) and verify parts to spec.
• Position and secure parts on surfaces using vises, blocks and angle plates.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances with measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators).
• Heat-treat tools or parts as needed.
• May connect wiring and hydraulic lines for components.
• May review dies/tools for design modifications.
• Develop specs from general descriptions for specialty tools.

Skills

GD&T

Equipment Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Skills

CAD Software

G-Code

M-Code

Manual Machining Skills

Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills

Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Blueprint Reading

Education

Trade/Technical school, apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Milling

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools, applying knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
2. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operation.
3. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
4. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
5. Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices, such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
6. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
7. Heat-treat tools or parts.
8. (May) Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
9. (May) Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
10. (May) Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
11. Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
12. Inspects and measures parts.
13. Calibrates and maintains personal tools.
14. Experience with CNC machines a plus.
15. All other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL/LESS ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Use of CAD systems for design of parts or producing prints.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Between 4 and 10 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CAD Software
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Manual Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Takisawa)

***Willing to look at a relocation package