Lift, position and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle plates
Perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to: Work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required
File, grind, shim and adjust different parts to properly fit them together
Perform tests with completed dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, CNC Machines and grinders to cut, bore, grind or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
Measure, mark and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes and rulers
Cut, shape and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rulers and hand tools
Experience as a Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environment
A minimum of 4 years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide apprenticeship program as a Die Maker; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Die Maker; or eight (8) years of documented Die Maker experience; or five (5) years of documented Die Maker experience and three (3) years in a related trade.
Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra and physics
Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, gauges and tools using machine tools and hand tools
Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating dies or assemblies
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based upon specifications
Select materials to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerances
Design jigs, fixtures and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity and defects