The Position
To maintain, repair, or build stamping dies, fixtures, jigs, and secondary operation equipment utilized within the Pensacola manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities
- A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Tool and Die and stamping. Ability to produce precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures from blueprints and or hand sketches.
- Ability to work with engineers and designers to determine how to best address manufacturing issues, part development, and tool designs. Maintain, repair, and improve stamping dies and tooling.
- Make adjustments to equipment utilized in the production process to insure part quality and promote continuous improvement to the process.
- Work safely by yourself and with others maintaining a clean work environment.
- Must be able to work well with co-workers across the plant from a supportive, Team-oriented perspective.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Minimal supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Tool & Die makers must either hold Journeyman certificate in Tool & Die or Die Making - or - have a minimum of 5 years of education and training in a formal apprenticeship or postsecondary program.
- Must be well versed in the use of machine tools (i.e. Mills, lathes, grinders, etc.) and precision measuring equipment.
- Must be familiar with machining and grinding of a variety of common metals both hardened and soft.
- Must have experience with single hit and progressive dies.
- Must be knowledgeable in mathematics and blueprint reading.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
- Must be able to communicate well with engineers, designers, and co-workers.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide along with a full understanding and use of geometry.
Reasoning Abilities
- Tool & Die makers need to have a natural ability to diagnose, interrupt, and assess problems in tooling and manufacturing processes creating solutions to complex situations.
Computer Skills
- Computer skills are a plus. Knowledge and understanding of CNC programming and operation.
