Tool and Die Maker

Position Summary

Qualifiedcandidateisknowledgeable of variety of mills and lathes used in aerospace industry to produce fasteners and hand tools. Requires 3-5 years of direct experience setting up and operatingequipment preferably in fastener production.

Perform turning drilling threading and finishing operations in accordance with engineering drawings and specificationsin productionof both standard and custom parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operatemachine toolssuch as drills lathes grinders and milling machinesto perform turning knurling drilling tapping reaming counter-boring and deep drilling operations.

• Cut and shapeblocks to specified dimensions.

• Install and secure tooling collets tool holders stops and indexing mechanisms.

• Adjust tooling clearances speeds feeds and timing to achieve required tolerances.

• Perform test runs to verify setup and make necessary corrections.

• Monitor machining processes andmake adjustments tomaintain dimensional accuracy.

• Regulate cutting oil flow remove chips and maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Perform basic machine maintenance including oil changes and routine upkeep.

• Diagnose machine malfunctions or setup issues and implement corrective actions.

• Work from blueprints specifications and work instructions to produce conforming parts.

• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment.

Skills & Competencies

• Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects smoothness and contour deformities.

• Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies.

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Solid shop math skills.

• Experience working to close tolerances.

• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Inspection & Measurement Tools

• Optical comparator

• Calipers and micrometers

• Dial indicators

• Verniers and gauge blocks

• Thread gauges

• Fixed plug and limit gauges

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/shop environment.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts cutting fluids and metal chips.

• PPErequiredin accordance with company safety standards.