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DIACOM CORPORATION
Tool Repair Associate
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What they do
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.
$62,029 / year median in New Hampshire
-1% projected decline
Job Description
DiaCom Corporation, founded in 1983, is a world-wide industry leader in producing high-performance diaphragms for automotive, aerospace, medical, food processing, and other critical industries. We are seeking a skilled Tool Repair Associate to join our team. In this role, you'll bring your craftsmanship and problem-solving skills to support production by repairing and improving the tooling that keeps our operation running smoothly. What You'll Do Assemble new tooling and dies from machined subcomponents. Sharpen and troubleshoot trim tools to make sure they meet print requirements and cut consistently. Following safe work practices, perform tight tolerance machining of tools using typical toolroom equipment such as lathes, mills and surface grinders. Maintain associated paperwork to support quality systems. Maintain reasonable stocks of tool steels and die sets to support business activities. Work with Engineering to design and develop tooling and equipment upgrades to reduce costs, improve productivity or part manufacturability. What We're Looking For Must have demonstrable knowledge of toolmaking and machining. This knowledge will include but not be limited to the safe operation of lathes, mills, surface grinders. Good shop math skills, ability to read blueprints and a good team player able to interface in a positive manner with co-workers, and work with a minimum of supervision. Must be able to read prints and sketches, understand tolerances and their effects on machining parts. Should be familiar with secondary finishing operations such as heat treating and tempering and their effects on parts so as to take those operations into consideration when fabricating tooling. Should have a combination of education and experience as follows: Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program and 1 year experience in tool fabrication, or 2 year degree or certificate in tooling/machining from a recognized education organization and 1-3 years increasing experience or 4 - 6 years increasing experience in a tool room environment. What We Offer 9/80 work schedule - enjoy every other Friday off! Competitive pay Full benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with profit-sharing and match) Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program A stable, supportive workplace where your craftsmanship has a direct impact