Tool & Die Maker - 3rd Shift

The Vollrath Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short Term Disability

Paid time off - Up to 2 weeks

Job summary

The Vollrath Company in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is seeking a certified journeyman for Tool and Die Making. This role involves planning and executing both manual and CNC machine operations, fabricating tools, and ensuring precision in assembly and inspection tasks.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of machining processes and CAD programming. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Certified journeyman for Tool and Die Making.
• Experience with manual and CNC machines including lathes and mills.
• Ability to interpret CAD models and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machines.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness and conformity.
• Evaluate material properties for appropriate machining methods.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Manual machine operation

Tool assembly and inspection

CAD/CAM programming

Welding (MIG and TIG)

Education

Certified Tool & Die Journeyworker

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 programming 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.
• CNC equipment programming.
• Operate horizontal or vertical band saws to cut tool steel and alloys to size per print requirements.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off- Up to 2 weeks

Qualifications

• Certified Tool & Die Journeyworker