Tool Maker
at Flex-N-Gate

The Tool and Die Maker will be responsible for working under minimal supervision, laying out, constructing and repairing shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs and dies per blueprints, drawings and /or verbal instructions for use within the plant.

This position is for our 2nd shift. 2:45pm-11:15pm

Core Competencies

• Team Work
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Time Management
• Quality Orientation
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Decision making and Judgment
• Planning and Organizing
• Operating Equipment
• Development and Continual Learning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Coaching and Mentoring

Job Duties

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models
• Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), vernier calipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring devices
• Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools
• Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
• Operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, shapers and grinders to fabricate dies, tools, jigs and fixtures
• Repairs and reworks dies, tools, jigs, etc., per blueprints/engineering drawings/sketches/verbal instructions
• Cleans, checks and lubricates machines to maintain proper operation
• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement System
• Performs other duties as required 
  

Work Conditions

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, ear protection etc.
• Overtime as required
• Hazards associated with the trade

• High School Diploma
• Must Have Certificate of Qualification for Tool and Die Maker
• Min. 1-3 years working experience in Tool and Die Making/Maintenance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a busy environment
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and improve dies
• Good understanding of presses and how they affect die performance and part quality