Tool and Die Maker

Summary: 

Sets up and operates conventional and CNC machines. Performs the layout and fabrication of tools, dies, special machines, machine modifications, and K-Fast tooling. Develop new products using exotic and composite materials while meeting established quality standards. Has moderate control to make process adjustments after tasks are assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Tooling Fabrication: Determines the layout, fabrication, and assembly of complex tools, dies, special machines, machine modifications, fixtures, and K-Fast tooling using prints, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Machine Setup & Operation: Sets up and operates conventional and CNC lathes, mills, grinders, honing machines, center laps, and other specialized equipment.
• Precision Machining: Performs complex machining operations to produce tooling and components to exact dimensional and tolerance requirements.
• Tooling Layout & Development: Performs detailed layouts for tooling and components and develops sketches for tooling designs, part development, and progressions.
• Specialized Materials & Processes: Works with exotic and composite materials and applies specialized processes, including EDM, grinding, jig boring, welding, and heat treatment, as required.
• Tooling Prove-Out & Troubleshooting: Proves, tests, debugs, and reworks tooling and special equipment. Make process adjustments and resolves tooling and machining issues.
• Design & Process Improvement: Recommends tooling design revisions, material substitutions, and alternative fabrication methods. Constructs temporary tooling for short production runs as required.
• Inspection & Quality Control: Uses precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment to verify tooling and components meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Trains and provides guidance to Tool & Die apprentices and employees with less experience or skill.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performs routine maintenance on machines and equipment, including changing grinding wheels.
• Material Handling: Safely lifts and transports materials, tooling, and parts weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area and equipment while following all applicable safety procedures.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties of equal or lesser skill as assigned.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.  The salary range for this position ___$24.70____ - ___$41.99____.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 
• 5-7 years of experience in a tool room environment or equivalent previous experience with a fastener manufacturing company. Ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems of the most advanced level. Must possess a working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical documents, safety procedures, and work instructions. 
• Proficient in basic math, precision measurements, and completing production documentation.
• Effective verbal communication and computer skills, including experience with Syteline Manufacturing software preferred.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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.

The employee is responsible for maintaining fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.