Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Tool Room Foreman, this position interacts regularly with the Design, Molding, and Final Assembly teams to provide injection molds, tools, and assembly fixtures. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, able to work well with others, follow instructions, and learn the proprietary tooling construction and machining methods of the department.

Responsibilities

• Creation of Plastic injection molds and/or components,
• Mold Triage
• Tooling repair
• Perform routine mold and machine maintenance, cleanings, and complete tool change overs
• Familiarity with tool room machinery such as lathes, mills, and grinders, both manual and CNC
• Able to machine parts and hold tolerances within .0005” (or tighter) where applicable
• Develop specifications from simple and complex blueprints, or hand sketch simple parts on paper

Requirements:

• Plastic injection molding background with journeyman tool maker card
• Basic knowledge of programming (conversationally) CNC mills such as Hurco Win-Max and Accurite Mill Power
• Must own basic tool room tools and have a common understanding of micrometers, depth micrometers, and dial calipers
• Must have basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry to calculate angles
• Must be able to read drawings and calculate dimensions not on drawings
• Must be able to perform set up for machining
• Must be able to move 100lbs with assist and ability to lift 50lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state indentured Tool and Die apprenticeship or equivalent on job experience

Preferred but Not Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Charmilles Die Sinking type EDM(s) RoboForm 350 in house
• Knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor, Solidworks, or other modeling software
• Knowledge of CAM software and / or AutoDesk Inventor CAM post processor