Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor oversees skilled workers responsible for constructing, maintaining, modifying, and calibrating machine shop tools, dies, prototypes, jigs, fixtures and molds. Supervises the set up and operation of various lathes, grinders, milling, and boring machines used to produce tools. Being a Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor completes high level tool development work. Ensures jobs are completed correctly and on time. Additionally, Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor may require an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of the team processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Assembles dies, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
- Surface Grinding & Manual Machining
· Reads and understands blueprints as required to build new fixtures, tools, molds and dies.
· Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
· Regularly tests equipment, tools, and machines (NON CNC) to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
· Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
· Strong problem-solving skills.
· Ability to safely and accurately operate all measuring and production equipment.
· Basic understanding of metallic properties.
· Ability to work independently, and with engineers and machinists.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma required.
· 5 years of experience in the tool and die, and mold industry is required.
· On-the job training available.
Physical Requirements:
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.
· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
· The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
· The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, bend over, stoop, kneel or crouch to work as needed.
· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefit Specifics:
· Health insurance for employee only is paid by Evansville Tool & Die, Inc.
- Contributions to 401K based on what employee contributes.
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy.
- Paid Holidays (after 30 days of employment)
- Paid Vacation