Tool and Die Maker - Invacare Corporation

Position Title: Tool & Die Maker

Pay Status: Hourly

Departments: Operations

Position Relationships:

Supervised by: Senior Engineer, Process

Supervises: N/A

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates safe and proper set-up, use and inspection of equipment such as fixtures, jigs, dies, hand tools, power tools and bits, gauges and measurements, heat treating equipment, etc.
• Reads and interprets engineering prints and is able to perform mathematical calculations from a tool print or information supplied from other sources such as sketches, samples, etc.
• Builds dies, welds/brazes fixtures, drills fixtures, gauges, special machines and materials handling aids
• Assists in the repair and/or sharpening of dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special machines
• Ensures repairs are accurate
• Participates in tool capability studies on new tooling
• Adheres to all departmental procedures on reporting time, materials, rework, etc.
• Adheres to all safety policies
• Performs predictive/preventative maintenance as necessary
• Performs job in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Maintains an organized and clean working environment
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Four years formal trade training or equivalent
• Five years work experience
• Demonstrated skills to perform all tool and die operations
• Effective communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Demonstrated ability to calibrate measuring devices
• Must have thorough understanding of quality systems and their relationship to job performance including ISO Overview, corrective/preventative actions and work instructions
• Must have physical ability and manual dexterity necessary to perform the duties pertaining to job
• Must complete all applicable training specified in Training Checklist Document #TC102

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet