NY Tool and Die Maker

The Tool and Die Maker reports to the Tooling Manager and has a Journeymen license or has completed a formal apprenticeship program. The role involves building, repairing, and maintaining dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance to customer and/or company specifications per control plans.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education or trade school diploma program
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker and/or completion of an apprenticeship (4 years) or advanced manufacturing certificate, followed by at least 4 years of on-the-job training
• 5 years experience in the trade; emphasis on small precision stampings from progressive dies
• Ability to read tool and die designs and prints
• Basic shop math and trigonometry
• Ability to use precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Ability to operate all standard tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, lathes, etc. CNC machine set up a plus
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to work without supervision and lead small teams as required
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, personnel policies, graphs and other production documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior leaders, departmental managers and directors.