Tool & Die Maker

Ice Industries; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain dies and tooling. The role involves operating various machines and requires a Journeyman’s certification or equivalent experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machining and blueprint interpretation, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Journeyman’s Tool & Die Maker’s card or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all tool room equipment.
• Build and repair machine shop tools using machining operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on tools and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Machining operations

Shop mathematics

Forklift operation

Material alignment adjustment

Education

Journeyman’s Tool & Die Maker’s card

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certificate

5-8 years experience in manufacturing

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

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General Function:

Build, repair, and maintain dies, tooling, and fixtures to support production.

Job Duties

1. Set up and operate all tool room equipment.
2. Assist production with problem-solving on tooling issues.
3. Build and repair machine shop tools using machining operations and measuring instruments.
4. Work from blueprints and sketches to create or modify tools, dies, jigs, and molds.
5. Build or repair equipment such as dies, die sections, utilizing blueprints, sketches, descriptions, templates, etc.
6. Perform preventative maintenance checks on tools and equipment utilized in the Toolroom.
7. Operate various machines such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts.
8. Observe or adjust finished products or equipment as needed on-site.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Working Conditions

Plant environment; working in and out of presses with tooling. Standing and walking up to 100% of work time. Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs, including pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and some stooping.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A Journeyman’s Tool & Die Maker’s card,
• or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certificate from a U.S. Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program,
• or 5-8 years of proven experience working as a Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environment.

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and related materials, with good shop mathematics knowledge.
• Ability to set up and operate all tool room equipment, including machinery tools such as lathes, grinders, and milling machines. Must be able to operate a forklift, hoist, and cranes.
• Able to machine products within correct tolerances and dimensions using proper procedures.
• Experience in loading and feeding steel and material into dies.
• Knowledge in adjusting steel/material alignment in dies and performing re-set ups and die changeovers.
• Proper use of micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and dial indicators.
• Experience with large deep-drawn stamping dies.
• Experience with resistance welding is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing