Tool + Die Tech

Hussey Copper has an opening at our Eminence KY location for a Tool and Die Technician

Duties:

• Follow all safety and PPE requirements as established by management.
• Master mathematic skills necessary to set up, and perform component inspections, manual machining trigonometry.
• Maintain an expert-level knowledge of punching processes, including anatomy, assembly, and operation of tools and dies.
• Working knowledge of metal fabrication principles necessary to build specialized equipment and support maintenance, engineering, and production, including (but not limited to) Mig/Tig Welding, Sheet metal fabrication, etc.
• Change out and set up tooling as necessary for production support.
• Test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair dies, Molds, Turret press tooling, part fixturing, CNC tooling, etc. as needed for production support.
• Advise Engineering department regarding tooling decisions ranging from part troubleshooting to tooling repair, to inspection of new equipment as requested by Engineering department.
• May be required to complete specialized production runs on occasions wherein qualified production employees are not available.
• Assist Engineering department as required to produce new part fixturing, processes, etc.
• Ability to heat treat, anneal, and machine a wide variety of materials.
• Make machine adjustments as necessary.
• Comprehend Inspection, blue prints, drawings, order flow copy and all commonly used documents in the facility.
• Operate crane as needed
• Operate fork trucks as needed
• Practice good housekeeping. This will include but is not limited to, sweeping, keeping work areas free of all clutter, and proper storage of all tools and related work items..
• May be required to train.
• Ability to use standard tools but not limited to, deburring tools, hand tools, power tools.
• Promptly report all maintenance issues immediately to direct Supervision and/or maintenance personnel.
• Maintain a coherent and working relationship with production department to ensure real-time, effective support during production runs.

Training/Experience Requirements

• Journeyman Toolmaker Apprenticeship or Equivalent
• 4-6 Years employment in a similar role
• High School Diploma/GED.