Job Description

Tool Die Maker Position Summary:

The Tool Die Maker will support the business unit and will be responsible for supporting the building and maintenance of fixtures, gauges, and multiple forms of tooling using validated effective practices. You will design, build, repair, and maintain a wide range of intricate tools, dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures, with adherence to precise tolerances. You will execute advanced tool room machine operations, including the use of CAD/KEY, CNC lathes, and other relevant technologies to perform specialized tasks. You will work from detailed technical drawings and sketches, applying advanced shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments.

*THIS POSTING IS A GENERAL POSTING AND IS FOR MULTIPLE OPENINGS ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES/SUBURBS - SPECIFIC SKILLS WILL VARY BETWEEN JOBS*

Responsibilities

Tool Die Maker Responsibilities:

• Maintain and build reliable production ready tooling on time

• Troubleshoot tooling issues and determines best solutions

• Work closely with others to ensure best practices are used during the build and qualification of all tooling

• Monitor and assist in the refinement of all toolroom processes

• Set up and operate CNC and manual toolroom equipment to produce high quality precise tooling components and other piece parts

Qualifications

Tool Die Maker Position Requirements:

• Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience

• Building or maintaining precision tooling

• Advanced theory of cutting and forming, ability to troubleshoot by reading a progressive strip, and knowledge of the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process

• Good troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with production, engineering and quality

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints

• Mechanical aptitude

• experience forming dies with wire EDM experience.

• Familiar with Short Run Stamping Tooling through Progressive Dies.

• Experience using hand-held measuring tools such as manual calipers and a micrometer.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Reliable with a strong work ethic

• The role demands a high level of expertise, skill, and comprehensive knowledge of machine shop practices.

Tool Die Maker Preferred Requirements:

• Proficient in SolidWorks

• Basic skills and knowledge of Lean Principles and toolroom process workflow

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CAD Software
• Engineering Degree
• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• Manual Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• Manual Vertical Mill
• CAM Software