Tool & Die Apprentice

1st shift Tool & Die Apprentice ** will report to 2nd shift when the program is completed

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Build tool and dies from part prints, sketches, reference parts, or instructions.

Operate tool room machinery in a safe manner during build process.

Perform tool and die repairs on progressive dies, manually operated dies, and tooling.

Diagnose and trouble shoot dies in the bench and make corrections.

Work from T.C.O. program reports and last piece references to make corrections as required to produce quality parts.  

Support try out and make ready to run production after die steel or tool installations.

Support press room operations by serving die sets, trouble shoot dies and make corrections when possible with die in the press, and through using SPC data to determine dimensional integrity for die adjustments and documents.

Interface with both internal and external customers, participate on problem solving teams in production, and handle customer and supplier concerns.

Support SPECS, TQM, MPS, and safety programs. Also responsible for practicing good housekeeping standards.