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Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker

January 27, 2025

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required to fabricate parts.
  • Compute dimensions, plans layout, and sometimes determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
  • Sets up and operates machine and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
  • Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
  • Soothes flat and contoured surfaces and power grinders, and sometimes fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
  • Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die.
  • Heat treats tools or parts.
  • Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and sometimes recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
  • Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
  • Dowels and bolts parts together.
  • Works to tolerances as close as thousandths.
  • Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts.
  • Grinds, files, and sands parts to fit parts for assembly and to smooth and finish cavity.
  • Assembles die or mold.
  • Verifies dimensions.
  • Polishes die member.
  • Measures and marks die block to lay out designs of cavities.
  • Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to machine cavities in die block.
  • Obtain specified dimensions, contours, and finish of die cavities.
  • Inspects die cavities to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Observes markings on model part and performs shaping and smoothing operations when required in draws and forms.
  • Consults with supervisor and more experienced tool & die makers to solve metal forming problems.
  • Makes templates to verify dimensions.
  • Makes tools to form die parts.
  • Ensure that all ISO9001 procedures relevant to his or her job are being followed.
  • Goes directly to work area assignment and runs machines as directed.
  • Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner.
  • Upon work assignment completion, operator presents completed work to supervisor for approval and further or new instructions.
  • Operator ensures parts are inspected every 100 pieces unless otherwise specified by supervisor.
  • Operator is responsible for correctly following the procedures for punching in and out of jobs.
  • Activates machine for manufacturing processing.
  • Operator must always follow all safety rules.
  • Supervisor may assign other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

  • Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Category: Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

January 26, 2025

Strom Engineering Minnesota is currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Lakeville, MN.

Summary

Working in a team environment, responsible for creating, documenting, implementing, and improving machining and manufacturing processes for new, revised, and existing components. Lead continuous improvement projects to advance manufacturing quality and productivity in machining, special processes, and assembly. Ensures time studies are performed on a recurring basis, and that routers and BOMs are complete and accurate. Develops work instructions and standardized work for manufacturing processes. Champions progressive engineering disciplines throughout process and component lifecycles to include: PPAP, DOE, Process Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), SPC, etc.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Life cycle project owner of new and existing components manufactured to meet customer requirements and specification from quoting through delivery and ongoing change requests.
    Technical support resource for ongoing/day-to-day manufacturing operations and continuous improvement programs.
  • Supports new component estimates throughout the quoting process to establish labor, equipment, tooling, and outside services cost estimates.
  • Participates in New Component Introduction and Engineering Change Notice reviews to identify risks, resources, equipment, processes, capacity, measurements, and costs associated with product manufacturing. Project coordinator from acceptance of quote through final production. Records for evidence that realization process and resulting product meet requirements.
  • Reviews and interprets associated specifications, and enters and updates the ERP system.
  • Creates and maintains job routers and Bills of Material, develops approved rework procedures and work instructions.
  • Plans and coordinates pre-production activities such as manufacturing reviews, checking tooling stock, and off-line setup preparation.
  • Coordinates with Quality on pre-production planning and testing to resolve any non-conformances, quality, or productivity issues.
  • Coordinates with Purchasing and Quality on source selection/changes, and performs cost analysis for tooling, machinery, and equipment resulting in new or improved manufacturing methods.
  • Coordinates CNC programming, cutting tool selection, tool list generation, fixture design, and inspection plans with internal teams.
  • Provides customer interface and expertise to proactively ensure requirements are understood and satisfied. Work collaboratively with customers to identify quality gaps, resolve corrective actions, and make improvements to meet or exceed customer expectations.

 

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent Technical degree with 5 plus years of relevant experience within a machined component manufacturing organization. A relevant technical, or vocational, degree / diploma with at least 3 years of experience, in a process or manufacturing engineering role within a machined component manufacturing organization will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the interpretation and use of engineering design drawings and technical specifications to develop machining processes, procedures, and control techniques from customer design inception to final production.
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining/programming (milling, turning, Swiss), and assembly operations. Knowledge of cutting tools, fixture design, plastic and metallic materials, and coolant requirements.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated experience successfully leading projects resulting in measurable improvements (continual in-process and preventative).
  • Ability to identify and evaluate complex, ambiguous business problems or technical issues and provide well thought out solutions.
  • Ability to quickly grasp the complexities of disparate quality issues and assist staff in solving technical issues to effectively meet customer needs.
  • Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English language.
  • Knowledge of industrial math including arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
  • Knowledge and working experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), MRP/ERP, and CAD/CAM.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within the organization and collaborate with internal and external clients to determine requirements and eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of product.

 

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

  • Experience in medical or other highly regulated industry.
  • Experience with ISO 13485:2016.
  • Knowledge of E2 Mfg, Mastercam, SolidWorks.
  • SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer or Technologist

Benefits

 

Competitive salary, health and dental insurance, 401k, vacation, and holiday pay.

Category: Engineering, Manufacturing

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