Journeyman - Tool and Die Repair

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This individual constructs and repairs tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges from prints and sketches as required. Also performs machining and assembly of prototypes, tools, fixtures, and gauges.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and machine manuals to build and repair molds and tools. Requires understanding of sections, views, and projections.

· Fabricates parts with or without sketches and prints using lathe, mill, drill press and welder. Operates testing equipment, power tools, hand tools, torches, welders, and precision measuring instruments.

· Performs heat treating of steels, such as hardening, annealing and drawing.

· Operates drill press, radial drill, milling machines, lathe, grinder, welder, torch, bench tools, spotting press, boring mill, and CNC mill.

· Performs precise handwork of in-mold steel to create special shapes and forms.

· Routinely contacts suppliers or manufacturers and suppliers on mold information, repair issues, improvement needs and shipping instructions.

· Influences mold design by providing input on the design of vents, cores, gates, and gate placement to engineering.

· Assists other team members in meeting department requirements. Serves as a resource to production, engineering, and other plant personnel.

· Maintains and improves knowledge and skill requirements in all required trade areas.

· Maintains user knowledge of tools, testing equipment, measuring instruments, conveyance, and material handling equipment.

· Operates company vehicles, conveyance, and material handling equipment.

· Completes appropriate paperwork, mold documentation and maintenance records.

· Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

· May perform intricate and detailed welding repairs, color matching, re-spotting, engineering changes, insert work, hand benching, peening, texturing, polishing and glass spotting. Tolerances may need to be as close as ± .0001.

· May Perform preventative maintenance on injection molds including disassembly, inspection, repair and replacement of springs, ejector pins, hydraulic cylinders, limit switches, etc.

· May install service electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics associated with mold repairs.

· Performs other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.

· Must obtain and maintain a valid powered industrial truck operator permit and a State of Michigan Driver’s License.

· Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and guidance.

· Requires the use of judgment, organization, initiative, teamwork, creativity, problem solving and commitment to tasks.

· Requires bending, heavy lifting, reaching, working in cramped and confined spaces.

· Commitment to continuous learning.