Title: Tool and Die Maker
Reports to: Die Leader
Summary
Lays out, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes metal castings and parts to make and repair stamping dies by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
·Studies blueprints of die and product, die models, templates, and prototype parts and visualizes shape, mechanical structure, and operation of die
·Computes dimensions, plans machining, layout, and assembly operations
·Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining by other workers
·Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, radial drill press, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
·Lifts machined parts and positions them for assembly on worktable or surface plate
·Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces and fits parts to each other
·Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die
·Dowels and bolts parts together
·Works to tolerances as close as 0
·Fits and assembles cam operated mechanisms for lateral movement of part of die
·Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electric and hydraulic components
·Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts
·Must be able to alter dies from final build to production status
Qualifications
·Preferred Education and/or Experience, but not required: Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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