Toolmaker Tier I

Dana Corp; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to plan and operate machine shop tooling for dies, using lathe, milling machines, shapers, grinders, and related tools. Responsible for ensuring materials, tolerances, cutting tools, coolants, and feeds meet specifications.

The role emphasizes repairing and optimizing production tooling, verifying dimensions with micrometers and dial indicators, and working safely in compliance with PPE and crane operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold Journeyman classification in Toolmaker trade or have bonafide apprenticeship with certificate or eight years practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans the setup and operation of machine shop tools including lathe, milling machines, shapers, and grinders.
• Repairs and optimizes production tooling while meeting safety, quality, and production goals.
• Verifies dimensions and alignments with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, and dial indicators.
• Inspects die performance by installing and testing dies and comparing finished product to specifications.
• Resolves assembly problems by modifying assemblies to meet specs and requesting resources as needed.
• Performs die repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and tooling operation to ensure defect-free products.
• Answers production calls and performs repairs as needed.
• Assists in die set-ups for tryouts and modifications.
• Disassembles tooling for repair or sharpening.
• Sharpens die sections and punches.
• Follows safety procedures and uses PPE; operates overhead cranes as required.

Education

Journeyman Toolmaker or equivalent apprenticeship with certification or 8 years practical experience

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauge blocks

Job description

Job Purpose

• Plans the set-up and operation of all types of machine shop tools including lathe, milling machines, shapers, grinders, etc. considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs and optimizes production tooling while attaining safety, quality, and production goals.


• Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.


• Confirms performance of die by installing die; inspecting operation of die; making adjustments; comparing finished product to specifications.


• Resolves assembly problems by altering assembly to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.


• Perform die repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and tooling machinery operation to ensure company and customer of a defect free product.


• Answer production calls and make repairs as needed.


• May assist in die set-ups for tryout and modifications.


• Disassembles tooling to be repaired or sharpened.


• Sharpens die sections and punches.


• Follow safety procedures and use PPE as indicated.


• Safe operation of overhead cranes is required to transport dies from one location to another.

Education and Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain a Journeyman classification in the trade as Toolmaker OR have served a bona fide apprenticeship under standards acceptable to the UAW and has a certificate to substantiate such services OR have eight years of practical experience and can prove same with proper affidavits or work records.