Tool Die Maker WeForge Consulting Services Inc Farmington, CT Job Details Full-time $40 - $50 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Machine shop presses Mechanical blueprint interpretation Press operation Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Mechanical fabrication Sheet metal fabrication ISO standards Quality control statistical data analysis Die tryout (die setup procedure) Statistical Process Control Industrial equipment adjustment Dimensional inspection Machine troubleshooting Machining tool setup Equipment troubleshooting Maintenance (die setup procedure) Mechanical drawings Attention to detail Technical troubleshooting support Quality improvement programs in engineering Implementing lean manufacturing processes Mechanical troubleshooting Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Tool & Die Maker - Progressive StampingJob Summary We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in progressive stamping, secondary tooling, compound tooling, and/or four-slide tooling. The successful candidate will be responsible for tool setup, troubleshooting, fabrication, modification, repair, and production support . This position requires strong precision machining skills, the ability to read blueprints and GD&T, and experience making tooling adjustments in a production stamping environment. Key Responsibilities Set up, troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and repair progressive, compound, secondary, and four-slide dies . Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and strip layouts . Read and understand the strip in and out of the press and make required tooling adjustments. Fabricate and repair tooling components using tool room equipment . Maintain dimensional accuracy to ±0.0002" where required. Set up and operate 60-330 ton stamping presses . Set up and operate secondary/open tooling for pre-forming, final forming, knurling, and related operations . Fabricate, modify, and time four-slide cams . Set up and operate Nielson four-slide machines . Troubleshoot tooling and production issues and implement corrective actions. Support production to achieve required quality, productivity, and dimensional standards . Apply SPC and other process-control methods in a production environment. Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering to resolve tooling and process issues. Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement activities, including Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and 5S. Support Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and concurrent engineering activities. Follow applicable safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die Maker experience . Experience with progressive stamping tooling is required. Experience with progressive, secondary, compound, or four-slide tooling . Completed Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship / journeyperson qualification . Strong blueprint and GD&T interpretation skills. Strong tool fabrication and fitting skills. Ability to work to ±0.0002" tolerance on applicable tooling components. Experience setting up 60-330 ton stamping presses . Strong understanding of strip reading and in-press tooling adjustments . Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC . Working knowledge of ISO quality standards . Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles. Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, dependable, and production-oriented. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted . Preferred Qualifications Experience in medical device and aerospace manufacturing . Familiarity with ISO 13485 and AS9100 environments. WNTRESS Control experience. Fein blank tooling and machine setup experience. Four-slide cam fabrication and timing experience. Experience setting up various Nielson four-slide machines . BIHLER experience or demonstrated ability to learn BIHLER equipment. Experience with secondary operations including pre-forming, final forming, and knurling . Knowledge of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, production standards, cost of quality, and manufacturing methods. Experience with concurrent engineering and DFMA . Physical Requirements Ability to safely work around stamping presses and tool room equipment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform hands-on tooling work for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted . Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a skilled, hands-on Tool & Die Maker with strong progressive stamping experience who can independently troubleshoot tooling, make precision adjustments, fabricate components, and support production. Strong attention to detail, precision workmanship, and a commitment to safety and quality are essential.

Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person