Tool & Die Maker

Midway Products Group, INC
United States, Indiana, Shipshewana
750 East Middlebury Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2025
Description FIRST SHIFT Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Measures marks and scribes metal stock for machining. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Lifts machine parts manually or using hoist, and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable using devices such as vises, v-blocks, and angle plates. Smooth's flat and contoured surfaces, using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanism, using hand tools. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers. Heat-treats tools or parts. Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommends design modifications regarding construction and modification of part. Performs and participates in all quality initiatives. Performs other essential functions as assigned. Must strictly adhere to all safety rules. Qualifications Behaviors Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Experience 2 years: Previous Tool/Die experience (preferred) Skills Mechanical Power Press Operations (preferred) Die Cart (preferred) Crane (preferred) Troubleshooting Dies (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)