Tool and Die Maker

Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components. These products include heat sinks, extrusions, bonded fin assemblies, custom panels and enclosures, liquid cold plates, precision compression clamp systems, and accessory products.

This position designs, machines, fits, assembles and finishes metal alloys to make and repair various types of tools, jigs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges and types of intricate and complicated dies (sectional, progressive, compound ground, combinations blanking, piercing and forming, drawing and similar dies) to closest tolerances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studies blueprints of die and product, die models, templates, and prototype parts and visualizes shape, mechanical structure, and operation of die.
• Computes dimensions, plans machining, layout and assembly operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, milling machines, drill press and grinder.
• Manufacture parts to specifications and verifies conformance of machine parts to specifications.
• Verifies dimensions, clearances and alignment of members and parts in die.
• Dowels and bolts parts together.
• Fits and assembles cam operated mechanisms for lateral movements of die.
• Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electric and hydraulic components.
• Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces and fits parts to each other.
• Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts.
• Ensures quality of parts before forwarding them to the next operation.
• Works to tolerances as close as 0.0005 inch.
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED), advanced schooling in machining technology highly desirable.
• 5 years of experience required as a tool and die maker in a progressive, customer focus oriented organization.
• Ability to work independently, or focused as a critical team member on collaborative projects.