Toolmaker Tier I: Precision Die & Tooling Tech

Dana Incorporated; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Pottstown, PA seeks a skilled Toolmaker to plan set-up and operation of die tooling and production dies, ensuring adherence to tolerances, tool life, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include repairing and optimizing tooling, verifying dimensions with micrometers and dial indicators, and supporting die set-ups and maintenance to deliver defect-free parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman toolmaker or bona fide apprenticeship with proof.
• Eight years practical experience with affidavits or records.
• Ability to read blueprints and set up tooling to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and optimizes production tooling while achieving safety, quality, and production goals.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of parts with micrometers and indicators.
• Inspects die performance and makes adjustments to meet specifications.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering assembly to meet specs and securing resources.
• Performs die repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and tooling operation for defect-free parts.
• Responds to production calls and makes repairs as needed.
• May assist in die set-ups for tryouts and modifications.
• Disassembles tooling to be repaired or sharpened.
• Sharpens die sections and punches.
• Adheres to safety procedures and uses PPE; operates overhead cranes as required.

Skills

Die repair

Troubleshooting

Machining setup

Education

Journeyman toolmaker or bona fide apprenticeship or 8 years experience

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauge blocks

Job description

Dana Incorporated in Pottstown, PA seeks a skilled Toolmaker to plan set-up and operation of die tooling and production dies, ensuring adherence to tolerances, tool life, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include repairing and optimizing tooling, verifying dimensions with micrometers and dial indicators, and supporting die set-ups and maintenance to deliver defect-free parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.