Tool And Die Technician 2

Responsibilities: A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Tool and Die and stamping. Ability to produce precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures from blueprints and or hand sketches. Ability to work with engineers and designers to determine how to best address manufacturing issues, part development, and tool designs. Maintain, repair, and improve stamping dies and tooling. Make adjustments to equipment utilized in the production process to insure part quality and promote continuous improvement to the process. Work safely by yourself and with others maintaining a clean work environment. Must be able to work well with co-workers across the plant from a supportive, team-oriented perspective.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Minimal supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: Tool & Die makers must either hold Journeyman certificate in Tool & Die or Die Making - or - have a minimum of 5 years of education and training in a formal apprenticeship or postsecondary program. Must be well versed in the use of machine tools (i.e. Mills, lathes, grinders, etc.) and precision measuring equipment. Must be familiar with machining and grinding of a variety of common metals both hardened and soft. Must have experience with single hit and progressive dies. Must be knowledgeable in mathematics and blueprint reading.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints. Must be able to communicate well with engineers, designers, and co-workers. Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide along with a full understanding and use of geometry.