3rd Shift Tool and Die Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Reading blueprints to analyze specifications, debugs tooling, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

Primary Key Responsibilities

Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.

Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.

Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.

Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.

Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.

Smooths flat and contoured surfaces and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.

Connect sensors in dies to ensure quality

Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.

Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.

Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.

Operates overhead crane

Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.

5S Responsibilities

Cross-train with department co-workers to increase the knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency of the overall ITW team.

Maintains equipment including daily inspections.

Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company.

Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment.

Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment.

Contributes to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team.

From time to time, personnel may be assigned other duties for the purpose of training, additional assistance or for other reasons as needed necessary by management.