Tool and Die Technician

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

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.