Tool And Die Maker

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker Location: Erlanger, KY Duration: Direct Hire NOTE: Looking for an "old school" tool and die maker, not someone who just has CNC experience. Job Description Duties/Responsibilities: " Uses manual machining equipment to build fixtures. " Repairs fixtures, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired. " Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts. " Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality. " Demonstrated mechanical ability. " Able to identify and explain basic tools and their usage " Drilling ,tapping ,deburring with proper equipment and methods " Possess welding and fabrication skills with abilities to improve quality . " Have a desire to gain knowledge in the shop as well as on their own. " Be able to read and draw a basic print and understand the goals of what we do in a tool shop. " Build on prior trades experience and refine the skills necessary to be a tool maker . " Keep shop and tools clean and organized. " Able to plan next step in a process and prepare. " Able to read measuring tools: tape measure ,scale, micrometer ,calipers, height gage. " Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently. " Modifies machine parameters to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications. " Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace. " Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: - Proven experience as a Tool and Die Maker - Minimum 5 years in machining and alteration of tools, dies, jigs and fixtures - Understanding of mathematics, handbook formulas and trigonometry. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Thorough knowledge of machine shop practice, principles of machine tool operations and mechanics, working qualities of materials. - Ability to work independently or as part of a team - Good communication skills