Tool and Die Maker 1st Shift

Job Summary

This position is responsible for setting up and operating all conventional tool room and CNC tool room equipment in the manufacture and repair of tooling fixtures and gauges necessary for manufacturing process.

Job Responsibilities

Set up and Operate CNC and manual Mills and Lathes Jig Bore grinders shear roll etc.
Willing to learn basic programming and editing of CNC programs.
Willing to learn (on the job) TIG and MIG welding acetylene torch cutting heat treating.
Use of hand tools hammers grinders files punches measuring devices etc.
Assembles new and existing tools and gauges to ensure proper function.
Performs preventive and routine maintenance to maintain machine performance.
Performs daily housekeeping tasks to provide a safe clean and orderly workplace.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Experience:
High school education or GED equivalent
5 years of machining experience or courses in mechanical drawing shop mathematics and machining practices
3 years of experience with precision measuring equipment (calipers micrometers and height gauges) and reading blueprints.

Preferred Experience:
GKN Experience
Vocational school graduate with courses in mechanical drawing shop mathematics and machining practices or equivalent training and experience
Product Knowledge
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Ability to distinguish between different types of metals
Close attention and care required to prevent damage to parts and machine tools.

Physical Experience:
Requires standing and walking for long periods.
Frequently requires stooping squatting kneeling and climbing.
Reaching above shoulder level with hands and arms.
Pushing and pulling wheeled items weighing up to 150 lbs.
Lifting and/or moving up to 60 lbs. independently or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Repetitive actions includes simple grasping firm grasping and fine manipulation.
Specific vision abilities required including close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this role is between $35.00 - $40.00 per hour.