What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool & Die Maker-MO position at Modineer Company?
We are seeking Tool and Die Makers to join our team!
Summary of duties and responsibilities:
Must be able to perform maintenance on a wide variety of progressive bracket and deep draw dies, and to troubleshoot tools in the press to meet quality and production requirements
Position includes but not limited to:
- Interpret blueprints and use necessary tools and measuring equipment to fabricate, repair, sharpen, or modify new or existing tooling.
- Safely and proficiently operate all toolroom equipment, including surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, and drill press.
- Work to close tolerance detail drawings and to collaborate with CNC and WEDM departments to produce needed die components and tooling within the quoted times.
- Work with other associates and shifts to keep dies and tools ready to meet production and quality needs.
- Submit requisitions for supplies as needed and to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
- Capable of troubleshooting dimensional issues and adjusting for optimal run conditions in press to support production schedule.
- Capable of being trained in areas outside of your expertise. I.e., truck bed production line PM, adjustments and repairs.
General Work Requirements:
- Working knowledge of quality inspection gauges and CMM data is required.
- Working knowledge of machine tools and manufacturing technology is required.
- Must have strong communication, analytical and reasoning abilities.
- Must have shift and overtime flexibility including some weekends
- Journeyman Tool and Die Maker/Repair preferred.
- Must be able to work safely and move at a moderate to fast pace across specified terrain for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a routine, daily basis.
- Manipulate medium to large objects, materials or tools on a routine basis.
- Use arms/legs continually and repeatedly over an extended period of time.
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