Tool & Die Maker

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists hand tools by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required to fabricate parts. Compute dimensions, plans layout, and sometimes determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. Sets up and operates machine and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable. Soothes flat and contoured surfaces and power grinders, and sometimes fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms. Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die. Heat treats tools or parts. Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and sometimes recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part. Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product. Dowels and bolts parts together. Works to tolerances as close as thousandths. Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts. Grinds, files, and sands parts to fit parts for assembly and to smooth and finish cavity. Assembles die or mold. Verifies dimensions. Polishes die member. Measures and marks die block to lay out designs of cavities. Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to machine cavities in die block. Obtain specified dimensions, contours, and finish of die cavities. Inspects die cavities to verify conformance to specifications. Observes markings on model part and performs shaping and smoothing operations when required in draws and forms. Consults with supervisor and more experienced tool & die makers to solve metal forming problems. Makes templates to verify dimensions. Makes tools to form die parts. Ensure that all ISO9001 procedures relevant to his or her job are being followed. Goes directly to work area assignment and runs machines as directed. Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner. Upon work assignment completion, operator presents completed work to supervisor for approval and further or new instructions. Operator ensures parts are inspected every 100 pieces unless otherwise specified by supervisor. Operator is responsible for correctly following the procedures for punching in and out of jobs. Activates machine for manufacturing processing. Operator must always follow all safety rules. Supervisor may assign other duties as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Basic Qualifications Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.