Tool & Diemaker

Job Title: Tool & Diemaker

Tool & Diemaker Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up & Maintenance of Tooling including but not limited to First piece quality submission.
• Follow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information (reference Brown Card)
• Alert Supervisor when there is a need for – Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling.
• The Tool & Diemaker fabricates tools, components fixtures, and gauges as directed by area supervisor or technical lead.
• Collaborate with New Tool Group on the introduction of new tools into production areas
• Assist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory.
• Assists as requested in the development of Project/Tool estimates (quotes). · Assists as required department set up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running.
• The Tool and Diemaker assists company Managers as requested on all Metal Stamping and Four slide projects
• Alerts Supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.
• Assists in the training of apprentices

Tool & Diemaker Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting, Component Fabrication and Production of progressive, compound, four slide and secondary tooling.
• CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson
• Ability to read - understand blueprints and GDT as needed for production manufacturing.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
• Tool & Diemaker must be familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments.
• An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.)
• Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.

If you believe you have the background suitable for this Tool & Diemaker position, please feel free to email your resume directly to tara.wright@gogpac.com! Please also include the best time/date to reach you. If all minimum qualifications are met, you could have your first interview set as soon as 24-48 hours!

Salary : $24 - $42