We are seeking a Die Maker to join our team. The Die Maker is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing dies used in the production process. This role requires interpreting blueprints, machining components to precise tolerances, and fitting and verifying die components to ensure optimal function. The Die Maker uses a variety of shop tools and equipment, exercises judgment in fabrication and troubleshooting, and ensures dies meet quality standards for production.
Job Description:
- Studies blueprints of product and die, prototype of products, and die models
- Visualizes structure and function of die and plans operations, applying knowledge of shop mathematics, machining, and assembly method, properties of sheet metal under pressure, and metal-forming presses
- Measures, marks, and scribes tools and stock for machining
- Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, and grinder to machine parts to specifications; verifies correctness of machined parts to specifications
- Lifts machined parts manually or using hoist and positions them on worktable for assembly
- Shapes, smoothes, and fits flat and contoured surfaces of die members and parts, using hand tools such as stones, files, and powered grinders
- Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die, using dial indicators, gage blocks, thickness gages, and micrometers
- Dowels and bolts parts together, using hand tools such as hammers and wrenches
- May operate power press, perform final adjustments and refinement operations on die in press, and inspect piece part product, to complete tryout of die for Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR)
- Exercises judgment to manufacture components and dies in timely, efficient manner--using available, real manufacturing capabilities
- Performs other customer driven or product driven duties as assigned by Supervisor
Requirements:
- Experience level: 1-2 years die maker/die repair
- Education: High school or equivalent
- Blueprint reading
- Knowledge of tool room equipment
- Machining (ID-OD grinding to close tolerances)
- Manufacturing environment
- Shop math (geometry, algebra, and trigonometry)
Desirable Skills:
- Computer Drafting
- Engineering problem solving
- GD&T
- ISO 9000
- Materials
- Mechanical drafting
- Tooling design
For additional information please contact Eva Andrews at eva.andrews@gogpac.com (843) 410-7791.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
