A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.
Toolmaker B Edgewell Personal Care Brands - 3.4 Milford, CT Job Details 2 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Moving Assembly drawings Materials handling Full Job Description Toolmaker
B POSITION SUMMARY
Plan and perform a wide range of machine and bench operations connected with the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of all types of tooling, jigs, fixtures, dies, mold tools, special holding devices, fixtures for production machines, special purpose tooling, gages such as go-no-go, height and angle gages, snap gages, and various fixed gages. Perform all required machine and bench operations connected with the layout and production of parts; construction, fitting, assembly and installation of special purpose company designed machines and equipment for production and processing; as well as experimental and prototype projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints and technical data. Design is usually available but considerable development work as to mechanisms and details is required; make sketches, interpret drawings, specifications, sketches and plan and layout work where no design is available. Be able to move (push, pull, or otherwise manipulate) materials up to 75 lbs. in and around steel racks or machines in order to cut materials prior to machining or to complete repair as needed. Perform a wide range of machine tool operations to close tolerances to produce new or repair parts. Operate a machine tool while standing for a period of ten to twelve hours and use hands to reach overhead to perform necessary functions on machine. Be able to coordinately use both hands in a sitting and/or standing position to operate a surface grinder. Make correct decisions as to fits, finishes, machining and assembly sequences in order to produce workable parts, working out mechanisms and details and maintaining very close tolerances and interrelationships. Be able to bend, lift, stand, and climb in order to assemble or repair machines. Perform operations requiring skilled bench work involving filing, scraping, lapping, fitting, timing, assembly, and adjusting in order to produce workable units.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand Mold Detail tolerances and apply this knowledge to the measurement of mold details. Document all measurements on the mold cavitation sheet. Perform heat and water testing of the molds before and after repairs and maintenance. Achieve established mold maintenance times and expected quantity of work in Dept. 340, 333, and 334 as outlined on attached schedule "A" kept on file. Climb on and around molding machines to work on molds and equipment. Climb no more than 3 ft. Any additional duties as assigned by the Manager. Toolmaker B
