Job Summary:

The Tool and Die Maker will cut, shape, finish, and maintain tools made of metal to create molds.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses tools and dies to build fixtures; creates dies as required to construct new fixtures.
• Repairs dies, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
• Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to create designs and/or turn designs into blueprints.
• Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
• Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
• Modifies machines to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.