Tool & Die Tech

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating tool problems both in the Tool Room and on the production floor
• Inspect finished dies (new or repaired) for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Conduct test runs or sample orders with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
• Cut, shape, and trim to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools.
• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, EDM wire machine and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
• Perform tool changes on precision machines, focusing on the installation and uninstallation of tooling and dies.
• Execute detailed tools and dies cleaning, sharpening and assembly, ensuring preventive maintenance to avoid production delays.
• Troubleshoot tooling and dies efficiently, minimizing machine downtime and ensuring product quality.
• Follow the exact procedures for pre-setup, disassembly, and equipment installation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and geometric dimensioning to ensure proper assembly and adjustments.
• Use technical mathematics to perform precise measurements and calculations for precision machine setup.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and report issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and area Manager.
• Apply safety measures like Lock Out/Tag Out and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Use basic measurement elements with caliper, micrometer, dial indicators.
• Perform basic pneumatic assemblies
• Support the trial and implementation of new tooling and dies, providing feedback on performance and fit.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize tool and die maintenance practices.
• Engage in training programs to remain current with technological advancements tool and die handling.
• Assist with audits and inspections to ensure all maintenance practices comply with quality and safety standards.
• Promote personal and product safety. Is competent and supports the companies ISO standards for Product Safety 22000 and HACCP.
• Ensures Quality of products and processes are maintained. Is competent and supports the companies ISO standards for Product Quality 15378.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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