•Build and repair fixtures, tooling, and machine parts to required tolerances
•Assembles components for welding or brazing using fixtures, clamps, and gauges as required
•Verify conformance of part to specifications or blueprints using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dimensional scales
•Provide product sample piece cuts to metallurgical lab
•Replacement and repair of Forge tooling Dies.
•Operate CNC High Speed Milling machines to produce forge dies
•Repair dies including rollers, main press, trimmer punches and blades, and calibration dies
•Check for cracks, chips, wear, and caves on side walls of used dies
•Grind out imperfections, remove wear, redo radii on edge impressions, ensure proper contours
•Machine maintenance such as adjustment of plates, re-sharpening of blades, and spring and sleeve replacements
•Work on refinement of new die cuts by removing tool marks
•Education/Credentials/Certifications
•Industrial Maintenance AAS or equivalent degree
•At least 5 years of experience in Tool and Die role
•Previous experience in tool making, maintenance, and manufacturing required
•Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
•Ability to operate lift truck and overhead bridge crane to transport and position material
•Ability to maintain high standards in housekeeping and safety
•Ability to adapt to new methods, processes, materials, and equipment
•Understand material selection and design while working from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions
•Ability to operate all types of machine tools, precision measuring devices, and hand tools in accomplishing the making of parts and tooling
•Excellent verbal communication skills
•Ability to retain knowledge of different steps and processes
•Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction
•Basic math ability including an understanding of algebra and trigonometry
•Well versed in safety policies and procedures
•Background in manufacturing and maintenance