Tool & Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Tool & Die Maker

Full-TimeTechnical

Menomonee Falls, WI, US
Salary Range: $28.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Toolmaker
Reich Tool & Design, a Menomonee Falls based, family-owned and operated  Tool and Die manufacturer for 60 years is looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker. The qualified candidate would report to the Tool & Die Supervisor.
Reich Tool and Design is a true job shop, very clean with a great team culture.
Under the direction of the Toolmaker Supervisor, the Toolmaker is responsible for the coordination of projects on the shop floor; to build or repair most types and sizes of metal stamping dies, prototypes, jigs and fixtures including development, tryout and debug of tools and dies.
This is an 8-hour, in-person, first shift position Monday - Friday with possible overtime based on Company needs.  Expected hours are 40 per week.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Study, plan and coordinate projects with general supervision.
• Work with CNC, Wire, Waterjet and Inspection to coordinate workflow.
• Ability to provide solutions during jobs kick-offs and leadership on jobs.
• Capable of reviewing job details (before and during) to prevent errors; good decision maker; must frequently improvise.
• Coordinate and run multiple jobs.
• Perform part development, die tryout, die debug and tuning.
• Ability to run all tool room machines.
• Strong performance in processing materials through the department, considering departmental workloads.
• Coordinate subcontracting and heat treating.
• Assume responsibility for dimensional accuracy and quality workmanship.
• Ability to develop blanks to print with general supervision.
• Strong assembly skills; set-up and run tryout presses and feed lines.
• Lead and teach support personnel in the tool & die department.
• Perform inspection on first piece, in process, purchased part and finished material and products, ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Re-route product for rework.
• Update design changes on CAD and submit to design department.
• Update all required paperwork and documentation.
• Provide leadership in debriefing meetings; giving candid feedback.
• Participate in self-directed work teams to address and resolve quality problems and to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods.

• Assist in development and implementation of procedures and controls to promote efficient lean operations of the organization and ensure the groups follow those procedures and controls.

• Able to work overtime when requested to meet the needs of customer timelines.
• Comply with all quality, safety and sanitation regulations.

• Support the company's quality policy, ISO 9001-2015, ISO 13485, 5S practices, LEAN and world class manufacturing initiatives.
• Commits to the corporate goals, mission, and vision.

• Regular physical attendance is required.
• Travel, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school education or GED.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, GD & T, metrology and ability to read blueprints.
• Minimum 5-year apprenticeship and five years of practical experience.
• Ability to build metal stamping dies, fixtures and prototypes.
• Prior project management type experience in leading jobs demonstrating leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industry software CAD/CAM.
• Intermediate use of Microsoft software and computers in general.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Prior experience working with automotive, aerospace and medical industries.
• Prior machining or CNC operation a plus along with a Journey card.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a job shop.

• 401(k) with a match
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program