Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker wanted in Lodi, NJ! Job Summary The Tool & Die Maker will use power-operated machine tools to produce precision metal parts and components to exacting specifications. A machinist who can operate a multitude of manual and digital metalworking machinery to produce a part or component according to blueprints. They review the part specifications, drawings, and requirements and work primarily unsupervised to fabricate the required parts by performing the following duties. Job Duties Review and understand blueprints and specifications for machined and/or fabricated parts with special focus on stamping die components. Determine the sequence of steps to follow in production of the product and plan the production process, including where and how to cut the work piece, and the correct tools and materials for the job. When required develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated. Follows safety regulations and reports safety violations to management. Read and review engineering drawings, customer provided part drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Measures, marks, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining. Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, and grinders. Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. Instructs trainees and new hires in machine set-up and operation. Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications. Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly. Confers with engineers, programmers, CNC machinists, wire operators or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Experience and Education Minimum educational requirement of high school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree or technical certifications in machining or tool making are preferred. A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Tool & Die Maker with preference given to experience with stamping press operations and tooling. Competencies/ Skills Ability to interpret work instructions Ability to follow written and verbal directions Intermediate verbal and written communication skills Manual dexterity Detail-oriented Organizational skill Pay Range: Depending on Experience #M1