Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

A Die Maker will be responsible for the tear down, repair, and reassembly of existing dies and assembly of new dies.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the repair, cleaning, and troubleshooting of dies
• Visualize and computer dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications
• Tear apart, clean, replace/repair, and rebuild components and dies
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies using machine tools and hand tools
• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit together
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of part using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, or power grinders
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Maintain and utilize resources and equipment in area safely and efficiently, within the Federal and State OSHA standards
• Determine effective methods and resources to achieve desired requirements by conducting tasks accurately and efficiently
• Manufacture and/or remanufacture tooling, components, parts as required per specifications
• Operate necessary equipment to achieve requirements
• Maintain resources and equipment as necessary for effective operation
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly
• Troubleshoot any issues/nonconformance that arises. Start Nonconformance report when required
• Ability to operate and inspect forklifts and cranes
• Ensure that equipment used is in safe working order, within the Federal and State OSHA standards
• Uphold professionalism by providing courteous customer service to employees, visitors, clients, and vendors
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Observe all safety rules & regulations
• Compliance of quality system requirements
• Compliance of customer, regulatory and statutory requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Observe customer, regulatory and statutory requirements

• Registered Journeyman and/or comparable education
• Experience with manual machine operation
• Read and interpret prints accurately
• Excellent working knowledge of machining processes and in-depth understanding of tool and die manufacturing
• Knowledge of machining, tool & die, modeling, programming, die cast process
• Good understanding of similar industrial practices (electrical, plumbing, hydraulics)
• Understanding of Federal and State OSHA standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Contribute to a team environment
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Must possess proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written format

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Onsite presence is required.