Tool & Die Maker

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

Plan sequence of operation layout develop fabricate assemble rework repair and prove tools dies jigs and fixtures. Investigate analyze and correct tooling problems in Manufacturing.

• Work from tool design prints sketches engineering information and/or utilize standard shop practice or established procedures; plan the sequence of operation determine proper tools equipment and material types and sizes of tools jigs fixtures and dies such as blanking piercing and forming dies for punch press drop hammer and hydro press; grinding assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines or machine attachments gauges and templates. As required supply information lacking on the design print or sketch. Work with supervisory liaison and engineering personnel to devise layouts and methods of producing tools or other fabrications.

• May suggest design improvements or material substitutions to proper personnel. Prepare sketches and/or layout for machining tooling details.

• Perform as required special assignments to fabricate and assemble parts of assemblies for special tooling and/or machines and suggest changes in tool design layout and fabrication involving practicability economy and process of manufacture. Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first piece inspection and to effect necessary tool modification.

• May set up and operate machine tools for the machining of tools dies and fixtures. Perform rework repair and check functions of the level of difficulty described herein. Utilize shop mathematics including trigonometry.

• Act in a liaison capacity between Manufacturing Experimental Tool Design and Tooling departments to assure economy and practicability of tooling and to solve complicated tooling problems.

• Investigate problems attributed to faulty tooling; check tools and/or materials to determine if malfunction is due to faulty design improper construction or incorrect use of tools. Isolate problem and collaborate with cognizant personnel to initiate necessary action for its elimination such as ordering rework of tooling tooling material substitution and writing factory work orders specifying what is to be done to increase efficiency and reduce cost of manufacture.

• Observe and analyze all types of assembly and fabrication tools while in process of manufacture in tryout and in operation on a production basis and may operate machines and/or equipment to determine if tooling machines equipment or manufacturing processes are at fault. Recommend alternative corrective actions to resolve tooling problems.

• Prepare and maintain reports and records required to perform the duties described herein.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent and minimum 2 years of experience in setting up and operating CNC machines.

• Knowledge of how to set and use gauges such as calipers bore micrometers dial indicators etc.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for datum lines and tolerances.

• Ability to interpret GD&T

• Understand and use measuring devices.

• Use of advanced shop math

• Willing to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Tool and Die Maker experience.

• Willing to work overtime as needed.

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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