Tool & Die Maker

				Overview:

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Responsibilities:

Job Duties

* Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models
* Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes
* Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
* Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
* Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), vernier callipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring devices
* Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools
* Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
* Operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, shapers and grinders to fabricate dies, tools, jigs and fixtures
* Repairs and reworks dies, tools, jigs, etc., per blueprints/engineering drawings/sketches/verbal instructions
* Cleans, checks and lubricates machines to maintain proper operation
* Actively participates in the Quality Improvement System
* Performs other duties as required 

Work Conditions

* Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
* Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, ear protection etc.
* Overtime as required
* Hazards associated with the trade

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma
* Must Have Certificate of Qualification for Tool and Die Maker
* Min. 1-3 years working experience in Tool and Die Making/Maintenance
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a busy environment
* Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills
* Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
* Able to work well under pressure
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and improve dies
* Good understanding of presses and how they affect die performance and part quality
			

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