Master Tool and Die Maker

Full job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Keeping production going with as little down time as possible by following procedures outlined

below:

• Building new dies, repairing and adjusting old dies, making new designs, duplicating parts to
• match perfectly, forming dies and roll forms, and problem solving any and all questions
• relating to dies and their components.
• Helps in maintaining equipment so that it runs safely and efficiently to prevent trouble before it
• happens, i.e., sharpening, polishing, replacing worn parts, etc.
• After changing or making a new die, make test samples of products, test and evaluate the quality.
• Works with outside sources and/or Corporate Tooling to make and perfect dies to certain
• specifications when unable to make in-house. Provides blueprints, gives recommendations
• and/or suggestions.
• Checks scheduling to watch for what part is to be ran next and seeing if anything is needed prior
• to start up.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and orders parts or tools as needed.
• Checks and follows-up on ordered dies to see that they are to be delivered on time. Check them when
• they arrive, run new samples, etc.
• Occasionally travel to customers or other to look at their products and operations.
• Rotate on-call duty by carrying pager, cell phone, etc., as scheduled by the supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

Statistical Process Control, Linear Measuring and Problem Solving Training. Must be able to get certified in Press Safety.

TYPICAL MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT INVOLVED: 

Punch presses, benders, feeders, roll forms, derailers, welders, powder coater, plater, high lifts, transfers, hoist, conveyors, etc.

TOOLS AND GAGES: 

Grinders, drill presses, lathes, mills, all mechanical tools, all gages & meters and almost all precision measuring instruments (calibers, etc.).

TYPICAL PRODUCTS INVOLVED: 

Grease, oils, chemicals, tapping lubricants, degreasers, etc.

METHOD OF JOB ASSIGNMENT: 

Somewhat self-assigned, but also verbal and written.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Ability to complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC), do Linear Measuring and Problem Solving. Attention to detail, advanced math, blueprint reading and precision work required. Mandatory 5 to 7 years prior experience as a Tool and Die A or B or tool and die experience at another plant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Manufacturing and (“Punch presses” or benders or feeders or “roll forms” or derailers or welders or “powder coater” or plater or “high lifts or transfers or hoist or conveyors)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.29 - $35.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Tool and Die Making: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wapakoneta, OH (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wapakoneta, OH: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person