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.
Center Line, MI Job Details Full-time $37.95 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Inspection gauge Mechanical blueprint interpretation Press operation Rulers Finished product defect inspection Drill presses Power saws Blueprint specification interpretation Grinding machine operation Sanding tools Mechanical fabrication Monitoring dimensions Die tryout (die setup procedure) Machining fixtures Machining tool setup Maintenance (die setup procedure) Holding fixtures proficiency Precision measurement in machining Lifts and hoists Fabrication repair techniques Machine adjustment Milling machines Cutting machines Precision assembly Senior level Polishing Machine finishing Equipment adjustment (production tasks)
Full Job Description Position Overview:
Tool and Die Maker working in a union production and stamping plant; Prog and Transfer Dies.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Conduct test runs with completed dies in presses or in Die Room to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary. Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears and hand tools. File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together. Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools. Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates Measure, mark, and scribe metal to lay out machining, using instruments such as micrometers, scribes, and rulers. Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance. Set up and operate conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes. Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly. Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders. Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies. Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. 5+ years and/or relevant certification
