Tool And Die Maker

Description:

The Tool Maker will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts and fixtures involving difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Maker will work from prints, sketches, computer aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals and instructions. Duties include but are not limited to:

Job Duties:
Plan and layout job assignments, determine sequence of machining operations, calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances, and program operations as necessary.
Perform machine operations requiring unusual and difficult setups, and methods tomaintain very close tolerances and fits, including heat treating, drawing, temperingand bench work involving filing, scraping, grinding, lapping, fitting, indexing,timing, assembly and adjusting to insure satisfactory operation.
Perform tool trouble shooting duties as assigned.
Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct problems, and make recommendations on tool modifications and methods required.
Set up, program and operate EDM equipment, as well as a variety of complex CNC machine tools.
Report design errors, mark up changes on drawings and refer to Engineering Department.
Assist in training and instructing lower graded tool makers.
Work with Engineering Department and production employees to work out tooling and prototype refinements as necessary.
Develop engineering models working from sketches, instructions and piece part drawings involving making design modifications.
Use a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, and video microscope, optical comparators, heat treating furnaces and hand tools.
Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

Tool and die, Tooling, Machining, Lathe, Die repair, Repair, Troubleshooting, Manual mill, Progressive die, Blueprint, Grinder, Mill, Micrometer, Maintenance repair, Die maintenance, Manual machining, Surface grinding, Mills & lathes, Manual, Calipers, Grinding, Toolroom, Manual lathe, Die making, Cnc lathe, edm, mold, fabrication, stamping press, blueprint reading

Top Skills Details:

Tool and die,Tooling,Machining,Lathe,Die repair,Repair,Troubleshooting,Manual mill

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

4 years manual machining
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with manual milling, including facing, boring, drilling, and tapping
Experience with manual lathes, including turning, boring, and single point threading
Experience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gage, and optical comparator
Skilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry and other basic math skills

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.