Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities : The Tool and Die Maker constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass). Work typically involves : planning and laying out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications, understanding the working properties of common metals and alloys, selecting appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete task, making necessary shop computations, and setting up and operating various machine tools and related equipment. Work for someone in this position also involves using various Tool and Die Maker's hand tools and precision measuring instrument, working to very close tolerances, heat-treating metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities, and fitting and assembling parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances. In general, the Tool and Die Maker's work requires rounded training in machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Duties may include (but are not limited to) :

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain various tools, dies, and fixtures used in the manufacturing process
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create precise tooling components
• Operate manual machining equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
• Utilize measuring instruments, both in the shop and out on the aircraft, to ensure accuracy and quality of work
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to develop innovative solutions for tooling needs
• Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Assist with aircraft structures III work, including assembly, installation, and repair tasks as needed
• Fabrication of aircraft parts

Requirements :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE) :