Tool & Die Maker

American Orthodontics; Sheboygan (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, and disability

HSA and FSA accounts

401k with company matching and profit—

Job summary

American Orthodontics is seeking a skilled machinist to fabricate, modify, and repair die sets, tooling, fixtures, and related components. You will machine parts from prints and CAD models, verify tolerances, and set up a range of machines including lathes, EDM, and milling equipment.

The role requires 2 years of bench repair experience, ability to read CAD drawings, and proficiency with Master Cam. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of bench repair and tooling experience.
• Ability to read sketches or CAD files.
• Proficient with Master Cam software.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, modifies or repairs die sets, tooling, fixtures and miscellaneous tooling.
• Machine parts from prints and models
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of tools, dies, fixtures and gauges using measuring instruments
• Set-up and operate machining equipment such as lathes, EDM, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and saws
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify required tooling, dies, jigs, gauges and tools using machine tools and hand tools
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot on punch press tooling, progressive punch press dies and on presses up to 20 ton
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools
• Validate completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Skills

CAD reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Master Cam

Job description

Fabricates, modifies or repairs die sets, tooling, fixtures and miscellaneous tooling.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Machine parts from prints and models
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of tools, dies, fixtures and gauges using measuring instruments
• Set-up and operate machining equipment such as lathes, EDM, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and saws
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify required tooling, dies, jigs, gauges and tools using machine tools and hand tools
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot on punch press tooling, progressive punch press dies and on presses up to 20 ton
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools
• Validate completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of previous experience in bench repair, including assembly, machinery, up-keep, layout, die repair, inspection, die and/or fixture building, welding and heat treating.
• Ability to read and understand sketches or computer-aided design (CAD) files
• Master Cam
• Must be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours per day
• Mustbe able to lift, push, pull up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts
• 401k with company matching and profit sharing

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