Weekend Tool and Die Maker

  • Advanced Fiber Products
  • La Crosse, WI
  • time-alarm-solid 2024-02-06T00:00:00Z

Job Description

Weekend Tool and Die Maker

Company: Advanced Fiber Products

Job Type: Weekend

Salary: $23 - $30 per hour

Advanced Fiber Products is looking to expand its Tool and Die Shop! We are currently seeking a dedicated, talented Tool and Die Maker to join our team working weekends. Hours are Friday-Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. You will work 36 hours and get paid for 40!

Responsibilities

  • Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
  • Computes dimensions, layouts, assembly methods, and sequences of operations.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
  • Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
  • Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
  • Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of parts.
  • Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches the design of the product.
  • Reviews with press operator on previous and following shift, specific instructions, irregularities, and status of job currently on press.
  • Visually inspects material while operating presses.
  • Follows departmental job policies & procedures.
  • Maintains a neat, safe work area.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Uses measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, dial indicators, and digital readers.
  • Strong mathematical skills, as may be required to make measurements.

Qualifications

  • Experience with surface grinders, lathes, and mills.
  • Heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  • Repetitive bending, squatting, and twisting.
  • Ability to stand for an entire 12-hour shift.
  • Welding and brazing knowledge.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, and steel toes.
  • Must be able to work overtime as required.

Experience

  • Surface Grinder: 1 year
  • Lathe: 1 year
  • Mill: 1 year
  • Knowledge of CNC machine.