TOOL & DIE MAKER (B Shift)

TOOL & DIE MAKER-BC10100 MACHINE SHOP Pay Range: $27.00-$37.00 Tool and Die Maker individual analyzes specifications, lay out metal stock, set-up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machine by performing the following duties.Process methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Plans the sequence of operations, fabrication assembly and layout of all types of tools and dies from tool drawings, written and verbal instructions.• Sets up and operates Tool and Die-making equipment and grinders.• Works to tolerance as close as .0001 inch.• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies. • Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications. • Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates. • Load and unload items from production machines manually or by using hand tools.• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects. • Inspects finished molds and pads to ensure dimensions, finish, clearances, angles and contours conform to blueprint or other specifications. • Mark or tag identification on parts.• Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary. • Examines repairs and maintains standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together. • Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools. • Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders. • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. • Able to identify, perform and troubleshoot tooling operations in manufacturing for improved quality and tooling life. • May represent Factory/Department manufacturing on cross-functional teams, safety committees or other in-house committees.• Able to assist and train less qualified machine operators as needed in use of equipment, methods, and documentation.• Reports any safety violation, machining equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to supervisor. • Report any malfunctioning equipment to leads or immediate supervisors. • Keeps work area and equipment clean.• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, use shop and measuring tools and precision inspection instruments. • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. • Relies on experience and judgment to plan, organize, and accomplish set goals and objectives. • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.• Works under limited supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. • All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures. • All employees are responsible for complying with ISO 14001 standards, aspects, directives and impact as related to the HSE policy commitments.• All employees a…