Tool & Die Maker - 3rd Shift

Vollrath Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Vollrath Company in Wisconsin seeks a certified Tool & Die journeyman to plan and execute bench and machine operations, prototype tooling, and build dies, gauges and fixtures. The role requires high skill in tool building and interpretation of complex CAD drawings.

Responsibilities include setup of manual and CNC equipment, inspection to tight tolerances, and documentation of processes. Benefits are provided as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Ability to read complex CAD models and drawings with close tolerances.
• Strong shop mathematics and handbook formulas knowledge.
• Experience in fabricating tools, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Proficient in setup and operation of manual and CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work processes and sequences to fabricate tools.
• Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders and related machines.
• Assemble dies and fixtures and run tryout tests.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Review blueprints to plan operation sequences and tolerances.
• Work with CAD models and CAD/CAM programs for tooling.
• Perform precision boring, threading and surface finishing.

Skills

Tool & Die making

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

Technical/other training in Tool & Die

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC mills

Wire EDM

SolidWorks

Smart CAM

Master CAM

Job description

This position requires the individual to be a certified journeyman for Tool and Die Making. Under general supervision individuals will perform such duties as planning and performing all bench and required machine operations. This will include prototype work, constructing or making alterations and repairs to production tools, the building of jigs, fixtures, punches, dies, molds, gauges, templates or patterns. All work will involve a high degree of skill and thorough knowledge of tool building practices.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work processes and sequences of operations required to fabricate specified tools.
  Identify the necessary materials as required or specified for the job.
• Setup and operate manual machines – experience with lathes, surface grinders, drilling machines, turning machines and mills is required.
• Knowledge of CNC lathes, CNC mills and wire EDM.
• Assemble dies and fixtures and tryout tests.
• Perform inspection and tryout operations as specified for tooling and equipment.
• Must be able to work with complex CAD models, drawings for work that requires close tolerances.
• Must be able to understand and use shop mathematics and handbook formulas.
• Must be capable of using machine tools and hand tools to properly fit and assemble parts, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan operation sequences for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies; verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of G-Code, CAD/CAM and programing experience (Solid Works, Smart CAM, or Master CAM would be a plus).
• Evaluate material properties and metallurgical characteristics to determine appropriate machining methods, heat treatment processes, and tolerances for tools and dies.
• Perform precision boring and threading operations to achieve proper class of fit for tooling components.
• MIG and TIG Welding.
• Operate horizontal or vertical band saws to cut tool steel and alloys to size per print requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off- Up to 2 weeks

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

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

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Tool & Die.

Experience

Required

Must be a certified Tool & Die journeyworker

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer
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