Tool and Die Maker

Salary: $15-$30 / Hourly Location: Yonkers, NY
Type: Full-Time Zip Code: 10710
Title(s): Tool Die Maker Assistant (Entry level), Tool Die/Maker 1, Tool Die/Maker 2.

Department: Production Tooling or New Tooling
Supervisor: Director of Engineering, Design Development Tooling Coordinator

Position Summary:
Tool/Die Maker 1 and 2 supports functions of progressive metal stamping tool/die maintenance/repair (Production Tooling) and/or tool /die design (New Tooling) by interpreting engineering specifications, laying out, machining, fitting, and assembling metal components in a progressive metal stamping tool/die.
Tool/Die Maker Assistant (entry level) has none to minimal tool/die making skills/ experience and is considered as an apprentice in training. Responsibilities may be limited and under direct supervision.
Tool/Die Maker 1 may have roughing and machining responsibilities. Tool
die/making skills/experience may be minimal to limited. There may be some direct supervision required.
Tool/Die Maker 2 has more advanced tool/die making skills/experience. Main
responsibilities may focus on troubleshooting and there may be little to no direct supervision required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Correctly reads and interprets engineering blueprints/specifications.
• Shapes, smoothes, fits, and assembles components of progressive metal stamping die
in either repair/maintenance or design functions.
• Computes and verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances; determines assembly method and sequence of operation in die design or repair/maintenance.
• Safely and correctly operates tool room machine equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, band saws, jig borers, and wheel dressers.
• Safety and correctly operates production related automatic power presses.
• Troubleshoots die maintenance/repair and die set up. (Tool/Die Maker 2 only)
• Complies with all safety programs especially those related to tool/die repair/maintenance and tool/die design such as machine guarding, lock/out, personal protective equipment, fire and electrical safety, and hearing conservation.
• Performs and documents scheduled preventive equipment maintenance. Communicates equipment related problems correctly.


Marginal/Less Essential Job Functions:

• Heat Treats
• Solders
• Welds
• Orders supplies and components needed for tool/die repair/maintenance and/or tool/die design.
• Uses computers for data entry in a specified and appropriate manner.
• Keeps work area clean and well organized in a 5S manner.
• May assist in the training of other employees as indicated.


Job Qualifications and Requirements:
• Training and Experience:
Ability to read/ write English and shop math equivalent to high school or GED diploma.
Work experience required for Tool/Die Maker 1 (minimum of 2 years) and Tool/Maker 2
(minimum of 3 years)
Additional Tool/Die Vocational training may be optional
• Physical Demands:
The employee is required to stand, walk, pull, and bend to the floor. There is occasional
exposure to heaving weights of 25-60 pounds.
• Mental and visual demands:
Visual acuity is required for reading machine dials, blueprints, and precision measuring
Instruments. Mental acuity of an exacting and somewhat difficult nature is required.
• Working Conditions:
The employee may be exposed on a limited basis to high noise levels from operating
Machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, respiratory
Hazards from breathing fumes, dust, and mist.

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