Tool and Die Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Tool and Die Maker that is also the acting “LEAD” for the department in the city of Corona. Designs, lays out, machines, assembles, and finishes tooling stock to make stamping dies that blank, form, pierce, and trim sheet metal by performing the following duties:

First shift 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, (Must have aerospace)

Essential job duties:

• Analyzes blueprint of part or die to plan sequence of operations and estimate lead time for tooling design and completion.
• Measures and scribes metal stock to layout design of die.
• Submits purchase requisition to purchasing when needing outside sourcing (i.e. Wire EDM, Grinding, etc.)
• Set up and operates variety of machine tools such as a surface grinder, vertical mill, engine lathe, heat treat oven, and punch press to manufacture die components.
• Bolts and dowels die parts to assemble die.
• Inspects and tests assembled die with sample part and measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Makes dies containing mechanical or hydraulic components.
• Makes progressive type dies and dies that blank, form, pierce, draw, lance, stake, crimp or trim sheet metal and other metal components.
• Makes templates to verify dimensions.
• Ability to use required equipment to lift and/or transport extra heavy dies or die components.
• Capable of setting up dies in presses if needed.
• Inspects first article part and complete necessary paperwork.
• Able to communicate with outside vendors for die and fixturing machining requirements.
• Interacts with supervisors to fulfill tooling, fixturing, and die requirements.
• Works with minimum supervision.
• Follows safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

2+ years in a Supervisory role in a manufacturing/aerospace environment

Proven experience leading a team

High School diploma or equivalent

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Tooling
• Blueprint Reading
• lathe
• mill

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• EDM Machine (Wire)
• Manual Grinder
• Stamping dies