Job Summary:
The Tool Maker I will work to precise tolerances to build and repair stamping and forming dies used in the manufacture of Bellevilles. They will be responsible for all aspects of the tooling process.
Essential Job Description:
- Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
- Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
- Inspect finished dies for contour conformity and defects.
- Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness, heat tolerance, and wear.
- Set up and operate conventional or CNC controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
- Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
- Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or grinders.
- Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
- Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
- Develop and design new tools and dies, AutoCAD design software.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of CNC Programming
- Ability to work to close tolerances
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Exposure to AutoCAD, or Mastercam a plus
- Able to lift-up to 50 lbs.
Education and Experience:
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- Vocational, Community College, or Apprenticeship training
EEOC Statement:
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