Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Truform Manufacturing is looking for a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to join our team!

Position Summary: A  Journeyman Tool & Die maker required the ability to troubleshoot and repair dies while in the press and/or perform die removal and repair work on the bench.  The goal is to minimize down-time and optimize production levels and part quality.  This would involve the repair and maintenance of progressive, transfer and blanking dies.

Qualifications required:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Minimum 12 months of machine tool technology training or equivalent experience
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience with metal stamping dies
  • Experience welding common steel and tooling steel is required
  • Ability to operate tool room equipment (Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders, etc.)
  • Automotive stamping experience is preferred
  • Must be able to read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing tooling
  • Must perform complex machine work involved with the manufacture of gauging, fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and engineering functions
  • Ability to troubleshoot progressive dies in a manufacturing environment
  • Must work to close tolerances ensuring quality workmanship on all tool, gages and fixtures
  • Must work closely with Engineering to ensure all equipment builds are built to exact specifications
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

  • Ability to troubleshoot progressive tooling problems and recommend solutions
  • Ensure tooling is able to produce parts to print requirements
  • Maintain inventory of perishable tooling, springs, fasteners and supplies in the T&D area
  • Must make recommendations to continuously improve the company’s equipment, tool gages and fixtures
  • Must make sure tools are sharpened and tools are in good working condition before being placed on shelf or in tool drawer.
  • Must repair or request replacement parts as needed
  • Provide training and support to less experienced tool makers
  • 5S experience in maintaining a clean and organized work area
  • Must operate all machinery, tools and equipment in a safe manner
  • Must wear all required PPE
  • Other duties as assigned

Success factors/job competencies:

  • Driven to solve issues and make improvements
  • Must work well in a team environment, posses excellent organizational skills and have a positive attitude
  • Must be a motivated self-starter and able to work unsupervised 

Physical demands and work environment:

  • Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, climb stairs and stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to work in heat and cold and in a manufacturing environment
  • Must have fine motor skills to manipulate small objects
  • Must be able to bend, squat and twist
  • Must be able to work in a loud environment with ear protection

Performance standards:

  • 90-day probationary period
  • Annual review

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401K, holidays, vacations and more.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Drug Free Workplace

Truform Manufacturing is an E-verify employer Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Compensation based upon skill and ability

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