Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker

Location: United States, Company Confidential Top Pay! Great Company!

We are searching for seasoned Tool & Die Makers, familiar with automotive stamping dies. The company is a well-known stamper for the automotive, consumer goods, and medical device industry. The company is in an expansion mode and needs seasoned tool makers to help launch new customer products.

Relocation assistance and sponsorship will be considered for the right candidates.

Position Summary:

As our Tool & Die Maker, you will participate in revolutionizing our stamping processes and systems while working closely with the stamping management team.

You will be responsible for helping to launch and maintain transfer dies, progressive and deep drawing dies. You will bring a solid 5-7 years of experience in a high-volume stamping operation, with proven experience in a stamping team environment.

Your role is instrumental in helping to develop and implement strategies that redefine industry standards for precision and efficiency. With your extensive expertise in tool & die, adeptness in leading cross-functional teams, and a sharp focus on eradicating inefficiencies, you will be the driving force of our continuous quest for excellence. Upward mobility exists to supervisor, manager, and other opportunities.

You currently have 5-7 years of high-volume stamping experience and the ability to launch new dies with the stamping team members, tool & die team, quality, and manufacturing team. In addition, you have the ability and experience to masterfully fix problems when they occur. Your experience in die setting and spotting is excellent and second to none You are an expert in your field!

Automotive stamping experience is a real plus!

Tell me, show me you are an expert in your field, and lets find your next career today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Help launch tools with close tolerances aimed at reducing costs or improving the speed or quality of a production operation
• Understanding of GD&T is a plus to read and understand CAD
• Assist manager in determining the proper methods and or techniques used in the repair of customer dies. Make recommendations for improvements in the process
• Help define plans for shop made components and check fixtures
• Help create work instructions for assembly/disassembly of tooling document dimensional data.
• Be part of the cross-functional team with engineers, production, programmers, or others to resolve machining related problems
• Read and understand CAD, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of parts
• Provide dies that are ready for production
• Repair or manufacture parts to maintain production tooling
• Select, align, and secure holding fixture, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, EDMs, lathes, and grinders.
• Calculate and set up controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, cushion pressures, etc. for computerized machine control.
• Validate parts on PG, UCF or parts gauge quality of finished work piece to specifications
• Maintain, lubricate, and clean molds and recommend improvements for cycle preventive maintenance
• Perform general maintenance on toolroom equipment
• Other job requirements as assigned

Desirable Qualifications:

• 5-7 years tool & die maker experience with a proven track record of success.
• High volume stamping operations setting experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Masterfully orchestrate tool & die qualifications, ensuring seamless integration of tooling into plant production operations.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles, driving our team toward the apex of efficiency and complete waste elimination.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment to integrate sophisticated manufacturing strategies seamlessly.
• Stay attuned to industry trends and advancements, boldly incorporating cutting-edge practices and technology to maintain our leadership in the market.
• Excel as an outstanding mentor, nurturing the development of junior engineers and team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Knowledge of and working best practice experience with progressive dies, transfer dies, large press lines, robot transfer, blank and coil feed and more.
• Working knowledge and best practices of die and equipment buy-off both internationally and domestic. You must understand what it takes to bring the equipment back to the home plant and qualify for production operations.
• Work in a team of seasoned 20+ year tool makers
• Work with cross-functional teams throughout the plant
• Good understanding of types of steels, aluminum, coatings, machining process for die repairs
• Understanding of new product launch for the manufacturing plant

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in tool & die, progressive, line dies, tandem lines, etc.
• 5 - 7 years experience in tool & die, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of best practices for new product launch, die maintenance, and corrective action measures
• Work with a team of 20+ tooling technicians and tool makers must be a strong player
• A two-year post high school diploma / certificate in machining, tool journeymen, or similar trade and 5-7 years of relevant experience, OR a high school diploma and minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience.
• Strong written / verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Thorough knowledge of tool room machines, inspection, measuring, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment is a plus+

Benefits:

• Position reports to the tooling manager
• Location confidential confidential
• Area: great hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, beach, many cultural activities and more
• Salary commensurate with experience and position fit
• Relocation assistance & sponsorship will be considered for the right candidates.
• Major medical, dental, vision starts 1st day of the following month after start date
• 401k matching program
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Holiday pay
• PTO
• Travel: minimal
• This is a company on the move. Now is the time to join.