Location: Trenton,MO, USA
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Must be able to set up and operate precision metal working machine tools and machinery such as vertical and horizontal milling machines and heads, lathes, surface and universal grinders, drills and saws. Read, understand and use precision measuring instruments. Read and interpret complicated drawings. Ability to perform difficult die changes without detailed instruction. Able to layout and perform work on machine as required. Makes new pieces or parts using a drawing, pattern, old or broken part. May be required to work from verbal instructions. Judgment required to correct trouble spots in machinery and equipment. Some knowledge of heat treating required, plus working knowledge of metals and their physical properties. May be assigned to work with other people.
Must be able to use shop math through trig. Must be able to calculate approximate blank sizes and develop blanks. Must be thoroughly familiar with necessary clearances and fits required in different type of dies and for different materials. Must be able to take part print and build simple dies to produce these parts. Must be capable of building complicated die from tool prints. Must be able to analyze and correct troubles in dies. Should be familiar enough with draw dies to estimate the effect of changing radii or pressures. (The last sentence will not be applied in considering the employment of a new employee.) Will handle die try out to determine if die produces a quality piece. If necessary will make minor adjustments to the die to produce a part to conform to specifications. Will determine if die is built according to blueprint-will check part produced to see if it is according to blueprint.
Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly and performs trucking as required.
MISC.: Written examination may be given to determine qualifications.
TOOLS: Normal trade tools furnished by employee. Specialized tools furnished by Company.
Key Responsibilities
Required Education & Qualifications
Qualifications: Technical certificate in Tool & Die or 4 years experience. Must be qualified to perform the duties of the occupation in accordance with quality and quantity standards and to perform the physical, mental, and visual requirements of the job in a safe and efficient manner. Written examination may be given to determine qualifications.