Job Description

Description

Fleet Engineers is currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker.

Fleet Engineers, located in Muskegon, MI, is a division of Tramec Sloan, which has facilities located throughout the United States. Along with competitive pay and a bonus program, we offer medical & RX, dental, vision, life insurance, company matching 401(k), company matching HSA, paid vacations, 10 paid holiday's, EAP, gym credit, $1,000 perfect attendance bonus, $500 referral bonus, on-demand pay, company paid uniforms, RX safety glasses program, work boot program, tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, plus much more! 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for building and repairing metal working dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and machinery. 

Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm but hours could vary.

Duties:

• Disassemble and assemble dies, jigs, molds, fixtures to obtain access to worn, dull and broken parts to repair.
• Design, lay out and determine assembly methods and sequence of operation for new die builds. Use AutoCAD to assist in drawing layout when necessary.
• Adjust functional parts of devices to maintain specifications and or dimensions.
• Inspects and examine used parts to determine any changes in dimensional, form and texture requirements or imperfections.
• Layout, mark and scribe reference points for subsequent machining and grinding.
• Set up and operate all tool room equipment, i.e.: lathes, grinders, drill presses & mills.
• Verify dimensions and part alignment per prints.
• Fit up contoured surfaces using hand and power grinders where assemblies go together to form mechanisms.
• Move die sections and materials with the use of overhead hoists, fork trucks and other material handling devices.
• Perform die changeovers while the die is in a press.
• Operate welding (MIG, Tig, Stick) and cutting torch equipment.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker required.
• Experience with injection molding, including mold design, fabrication, and repair.
• Computer skills, office & CAD.
• Able to safely lift and handle up to 50 pounds