Tool and Die Maker

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker
Location: Naples, FL 34117
Duration: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st or 2nd

Job Description:

· Self-directed and able execute the most complex machining and fitting of all kinds of details, tools, and machines in support of single piece tool production.

· Demonstrate leadership by providing guidance and process direction to others.

· Work with Engineering, breakdown jobs, and estimate hours for jobs.

· Able to solve minor issues with drawings and make judgement calls regarding tools.

Functions and Responsibilities:

· Operate CNC and/or Conventional machines with a high degree of efficiency.

· Setup and operate multiple machine tools and perform progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances.

· Train others on machines and provide technical support as needed.

· Determine operation sequences.

· Fit and assemble where needed, with understanding of form, fit and function at both the detail and assembly level.

· Leads, advises and assists others in corrective action process

· Address current issue and establish process to avoid future problems

· Supports new tool releases through design review with engineering.

· Demonstrate the ability of working with engineers to develop new parts.

Skills & Experience:

· Diagnose and correct trouble in complicated tools, provide input for resolution of faulty processes through experience and/or technical knowledge.

· Self-sufficient at problem resolution

· Provide input for future processes

· Feedback to engineering

· Able to perform CNC programming, revisions, and is a technical advisor for others.

· Circular interpolation, cutter compensation, canned cycles for drilling, threading and roughing.

· Requires working knowledge of the materials used for tools and equipment.

· Understand machining parameters

· Understand typical heat treat for specific materials

· Requires the mathematical ability to support production of tools and repairs.

· Understanding of GD & T with working knowledge of stack-up tolerance.

· At the detail coordinated through assembly level.

Working Conditions:

· Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/full face shield, hearing protection, heat reflective body garments and gloves as required.

Physical Requirements:

· Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up t50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.

· Responsible for learning tool and die trade, including the operation of lathes, CNC machines, milling machines, grinders, heat treating furnaces, etc.

· Assists in the fabrication of tools and dies.

· Works in production departments to replace or repair machinery.

· Is capable of receiving and interpreting verbal instructions, drawings, and blueprints.

· Uses precision hand tools and measuring equipment.

· Learns how to set up and operate tool room machines.

· Includes lathes, milling machines, drill press, band saw, CNC machines, and grinders.

· Learns to handle and use machinist hand tools and precision measuring devices.

· Operates heat treating furnaces.

· Fabricates new or replacement parts for dies or machines.

· Supports other tool makers as required.

· Produces prototype parts as required.

· Learns fabrication and trouble shooting of all production machines and stamping dies.

· Completes paperwork as required including job cards, inspection reports, logs, etc.

· Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and under control.

· Is responsible for quality and safety of own work and compliance of all company procedures and policies.

Qualifications:

· Required: High school education with one year machine shop experience.

Preferred: Associate’s degree in tool & die or mold making with six months on-the-job experience in machine shop functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Naples, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road