Machinist - Tool & Die Maker

Machinist - Tool and Die Maker Job Information: Location: Lodi, NJ Paying: $26 - $36 per hour, plus overtime. (depending on experience) Nice benefits package! Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, 401K, etc. Direct Hire Opportunity! Machinist - Tool & Die Maker Job Responsibilities: Will work under the Manager assisting with production by developing, constructing, altering and repairing a wide variety of injection molds, stamping processes, hydraulic presses, tooling, and components (mostly stamping) Becomes familiar with and repairs all types of tooling equipment with very little instruction Checks and repairs molds for mold readiness program ensuring optimal running conduction Troubleshoots as required on all molds, including but not limited to rack, slide, straight open/close molds, and including parts with both internal and external threads, hot runners, and multi-cavity up to 64 Completes changeovers as necessary to meet schedule demands Confirms parts by comparing measurements to specifications Confirms assembly by verifying dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, etc. Completes assembly by bolting and doweling parts and components. Fits and alters complicated tools and machines. Performs development work, difficult tool room operations, skilled fittings, timing and adjusting with limited instruction Diagnoses and corrects issues in complicated molds Sets up and operates machine tools to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications Plans, alters, and repairs a wide variety of tools, jigs, dies, fixtures and gauges to very close tolerances Understands and can communicate that understanding of the plastic’s behavior when stamping into the tool including impact of cooling, venting, etc. Troubleshoots machinery on production floor, resolving quality and efficiency problems when such arises State-of-the-art facility. Digital machinery. Machinist - Tool & Die Maker Job Requirements: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred. Must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED) Five years experience building and repairing injection molds and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Must be able to read blueprints, basic schematics, operator manuals, etc., as needed #M1