Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker

At Hansen Corporation, an ElectroCraft Company, we value craftsmanship, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. The Tool & Die Maker is responsible for planning, building, modifying, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to precise tolerances. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, precision workmanship, and the ability to interpret blueprints and specifications. The Tool & Die Maker supports both toolroom operations and production needs, including troubleshooting and maintaining tooling used on automated manufacturing equipment.

Hansen Corporation, an ElectroCraft company, specializes in synchronous motors and DC motor production as part of the ElectroCraft family of motion control products that provide dependable, application-engineered fractional-horsepower motors and motion control products.

Essential Functions

• Plan, build, alter, repair, and maintain tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to required specifications and tolerances.
• Set up and operate toolroom machinery, including mills, lathes, grinders, drills, and other related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications with strong attention to detail.
• Perform skilled fitting, timing, aligning, and adjusting of tooling components.
• Conduct tool and die tryouts; evaluate performance and determine proper metal flow in dies.
• Diagnose tooling problems, identify root causes, and make corrective repairs or adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Support production floor operations by repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining tooling and automated equipment as needed.
• Work closely with supervisors, engineers, maintenance personnel, and production team members to meet quality, safety, and production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following all company safety procedures.
• Utilize Mastercam or similar CAD/CAM software when applicable (preferred).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year post-secondary Machine Trades, Tool & Die, or related technical program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on Tool & Die Maker experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain close tolerances and produce high-quality work.

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in both a toolroom and manufacturing floor environment with exposure to moving machinery, mechanical equipment, noise, heat, and standard industrial conditions. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of a Tool & Die Maker, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers for fine manipulation. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and detail recognition.