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Worthington Steel

Tool & Die Maker

Worthington Steel, Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, 42101

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We are looking for an experienced Tool and DIe Maker to join our team. The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for building jigs, fixtures, and dies and oversees the machining of all parts through the machining process leading up to assembly and try out of the tool. The Tool and Die Maker is capable of overseeing projects at an advanced level. This position considered a leader in the plant and is responsible for guiding entry and intermediate level Tool and Die Makers. Only the very best Machinists are classified in this role. Will be actively involved in continuous improvement teams within the area to promote safety, quality, throughout and the addition of any new equipment. The ideal candidate is an organized, analytical, problem-solver with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks to ensure that daily operations are running effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Reads advanced assembly drawings and determines priorities.

Receives all materials and determines the best process to complete the work.

Grinds all parts to specification for fit up.

Assembles all components.

Aligns sections for clearances.

Dowels all components in place.

Tries out tool onsite or at user*s facility.

Involved with continuous improvement efforts.

Trains and coordinates lower level tool and die.

Works with Engineers and Operations Manager to determine machining.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

Project management skills - ability to oversee entire projects

Ability to grind components to tight tolerances

Blueprint reading skills

Understand sequence of machining operations and speed and feed ratios

Can read micrometers, verniers, and dial indicators

Understand heat treat impact on steels

Basic math and trigonometry skills

Ability to train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments

Safety conscious of self and others

Understanding of metallurgy

5 or more years tool and die experience

Machine shop training

Machine tool operation training

Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined spaced training

WI basic safety training

Complete knowledge of standard operating procedure manual