Tool & Die Maker

JOB SUMMARY :

Learn to Fabricate and / or repair precision carbide andsteel tooling (dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, etc.) for the manufacture ofaircraft quality fasteners, utilizing automatic and manual machines, and / orcutting apparatuses, and precision measuring devices.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies :

Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches,models, or descriptions to determine materials and machines required tofabricate part.

Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assemblymethod and sequence of operations.

Measures, makes, and scribes metal stock for machining.

Learn to set up and operate equipment such as lathe,milling machine, and grinder to machine parts, and verifies conformance ofmachined parts to specifications.

Learn to heat treat tools and / or parts.

Learn to examine standard to previously used dies, tools,jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modification regarding constructionand function of part.

Meets and maintains productivity levels and qualityrequirements in support of departmental standards, goals and schedules.

Performs record keeping, housekeeping, and follows safetyregulations.

The pay scale for this position ranges from $$ an hour

Qualifications

Language Skills :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safetyrules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in allunits of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, andpercent. Ability to apply basic conceptsof algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with avariety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizationexists.

Ability to interpret a varietyof instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education and / or Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree(GED). A minimum of 4 years experiencein fabricating aircraft quality fastener tooling;

or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.

PhysicalDemands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee isoccasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or moveup to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WorkEnvironment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.