Tool and die makers are skilled crafters working in a manufacturing industry.
Our Tool and die makers work also in de production and run a line.
You鈥檙e skilled craftspeople who typically learn their trade through a combination of academic coursework and with substantial period of on-the-job training that is functionally an apprenticeship. You make jigs, fixtures, dies, gauges , machine tools other tools used in manufacturing processes
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of tools and dies
- Design and build tools and jigs using various machines and tools
- Inspect finished tools and dies for accuracy and quality
- Repair and maintain existing tools and dies
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve tool/die and roll forming issues
- Ensure that all tools and dies meet safety standards
- Maintain accurate records of tool and die maintenance and repairs
- Set up and install dies in press machines according to specifications
- Set coils on mandrel and feed up and in to die
- Adjust and align dies and roll forming cassettes for optimal operation and product quality
- Conduct trial runs after die setup to ensure proper functioning and output
- Inspect tooling and equipment before and after use to detect defects or wear
- Recommend minor repairs and maintenance on dies and related machinery
- Work closely with machine operators, maintenance staff, and quality control to support production goals
- Troubleshoot die and press problems to minimize downtime
- Operate overhead crane
- You're also responsible for running the production line