Tool Maker - Full-time / Part-time

Job DescriptionStamping experience a must!!! Tool and Die Makers make and repair instruments, gages, dies, and fixtures that, when attached to machines, cut, shape, or stamp out parts made of metal. Tool Makers make jigs and fixtures that hold the metal being machined. They also make gages and other precision measuring devices. Die Makers make metal forms (dies) to shape metal in stamping and forging operations. They also make metal molds for die-casting and molding plastics. ________________________________________JOB DUTIES Tool & Die Makers may: Study blueprints, sketches, models, or written specifications in order to picture the final product Plan type of stock, layout, machining, and assembly operations needed to complete the job Measure and mark the proper stock for machining Set up and operate machine tools to shape the stock Use hand tools to smooth and finish the workpiece Use precision measuring instruments to check for proper dimensions of the workpiece Fit and fasten parts together with bolts, dowels, or screws Connect any piping, wiring, or hydraulic parts on some jobs The tools and equipment used may include: * Gages and indicators * Vises * Lathes * Planers & shapers * Milling machines * Dies & taps * Protractors & rulers * Micrometers & calipers * Scrapers & files * Scribers * Specifications * Surface & angle plates * Blueprints & sketches * Drills & jig borers * Sine plates & bars * Profiling machines * Punches * Dividers * Combination & solid squares * Adjustable parallels * Grinders & hones * V-blocks WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Tool and Die Makers may work in independent (job) shops or captive shops (those which are owned and operated by and serve a manufacturing company). Tool and Die Makers may supervise apprentices. Tool and Die Makers generally work in shops that are heated, ventilated, and well lighted. Although efforts are usually made to keep the shop area clean, greasy machines and parts may soil hands and clothing. The work area may be somewhat noisy because of the operation of machines. Some of the work is done at a bench and some is done on machine tools while the worker stands or sits. Attention to safety procedures is needed to prevent injury and accidents that can result from operating machines and performing other job duties. You Should Prefer: - Activities dealing with things and objects - Activities involving the use of machines, processes, or methods - Activities resulting in personal satisfaction from producing things You Should Be Able To: - Follow instructions carefully - Understand shop math - Work skillfully with tools Why Kelly®?At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly. About Kelly Services® As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2016 was $5.3 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]