TYC Tool Die Maker

Tyler Pipe & Coupling; Marshfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Pipe & Coupling in Marshfield, MO seeks an experienced Tool and Die Maker to set up and operate machine tools and perform die and mold tooling tasks. You will read blueprints, inspect tolerances, measure with calipers and micrometers, and maintain tooling to tight specs.

Responsibilities include assembling and repairing dies, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring parts meet required specifications, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while following instructions and training new makers as

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Able to operate Drill Press, Mill, Grinder, and Lathe with set-up assistance.
• Able to read calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Willingness to train new Tool and Die Makers.
• Able to read and understand shop prints.
• Able to complete tasks with minimal assistance.
• Able to make jigs and fixtures.
• Must be able to understand uses and best application for each tool steel.
• Able to complete heat treat process.
• Grind tooling to tight tolerances.
• Understand and use shop math.
• Sharpen and maintain tooling for dies.
• Able to construct tooling for dies.
• Complete set-up of Mill, Lathe, and Grinder independently.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to machine, assemble and repair metal parts, dies and molds.
• Selects proper tool steel and performs heat treat and grinding.
• Grinds and fits carbide die components with tight tolerances.
• Inspects finished material to meet specifications.
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to build dies or molds.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and performs related duties.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machine tool operation

Heat treatment understanding

Tooling construction

Jigs & fixtures

Quality inspection

Reading shop prints

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Band saw

Surface grinder

Radial drill press

Bench grinder

Job description

Job Description

1. 1. Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, band saws, surface grinders, visual grinders, radial drill presses, bench grinders and various hand power tools used in machining, assembling and repairing metal parts, progressive dies, injection molds, tools and equipment. Receives instructions from Supervisor on work assignments.
2. 2. Selects proper tool steel for any given tool and machine. Heat treat and grind to finished blueprint or old part specification.
3. 3. Grinds and fits carbide die components and work with very critical tolerances.
4. 4. Checks progressive dies and injection molds to determine repairs needed to assure product being made will meet required specifications.
5. 5. Interprets blueprints, layouts, sketches and other complicated drawings as required. Uses knowledge and experience to take working stock and build dies or molds to produce various parts.
6. 6. Inspects and measures all finished material for required specification.
7. 7. Keeps work area clean, safe and orderly work areas at all times.
8. 8. Performs other related miscellaneous duties as required.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Able to operate Drill Press, Mill, Grinder, and Lathe with set-up assistance.
• Able to read calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Willingness to train new Tool and Die Makers.
• Able to read and understand shop prints.
• Able to complete tasks with minimal assistance.
• Able to make jigs and fixtures.
• Must be able to understand uses and best application for each tool steel.
• Able to complete heat treat process.
• Grind tooling to tight tolerances.
• Understand and use shop math.
• Sharpen and maintain tooling for dies.
• Able to construct tooling for dies.
• Complete set-up of Mill, Lathe, and Grinder independently.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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