Tool and Die Maker

Job Summary:Comply with all safety practices and procedures.

• Check equipment for safety prior to operating.
• Skilled in the use of traditional tool room hand tools such as files, scrapers and grinders to final fit or repair tooling to standards in an efficient manner.
• Analyze measured prints and construct tooling, punches, pins, die sections, etc. Operate all standard tool room equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, N.C. machines, drills, shaper, EDM, TIG welding, etc.
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel to build, modify or "debug" production dies/molds to operate safely and produce quality parts consistently.
• Familiar with all precision measuring equipment found in a tool or inspection area.
• Acquainted with the different stamping materials, their properties, tensile strength, ductility, spring back formulation for bending, tonnage and spring travel.
• Understanding of electronic equipment for die protection as well as procedures for die set-up and operation.
• Operate power lift trucks and cranes. Comply with the LMC Export Compliance Manual.

 

 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to use Calipers/Micrometers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely and accurately operate all measuring and production equipment.
• Thorough understanding of metallic properties.
• Ability to work independently, and with engineers and machinists.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain on feet continuously for entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds