Tool and Die Maker

Position SummaryWe believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.With no supervision can operate all necessary tool room equipment for the purpose of making or reworking dies and tooling for headers or secondary equipment. Possesses the ability to perform mathematical calculations for complex tool and die making. Can perform preventative maintenance and repair on tool room equipment as needed to maximize efficiencies.Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:Ability to operate all tool room equipment with no supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirementsAbility to read all manufacturing and tooling prints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerancesUtilizes all tool room gaging equipmentPerforms mathematic calculations for upsets, reductions, angles, radii, etc.Familiarity in using software system to use the M1 systemMaintains cleanliness of work areaFollows company safety guidelinesPerforms preventative maintenance when requiredTrains less experienced employeesPerform cycle counts and support annual physical inventoryQualifications-Education/ExperienceRequired:Ability to complete Job Skill Training Matrix for a Tool & Die TechnicianStrong human relations skillsStrong troubleshooting skillsFluent in English (both strong verbal and written communication skills)Knowledge of heading equipment and operations, All tool room equipment (lathes, presses, bench grinders, tool bit grinders, reamer grinders, cut-off saws, surface grinders, OD & ID grinders, hones, mills, and EDM equipmentKnowledge of inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, comparators, gage pins, bore gages and indicators)Preferred:Prior experience in a manufacturing plant environment as a tool and die maker, preferably within the aerospace industryTravel Requirements0%We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.