Tool & Dye Maker
GAFAbout the role
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job Summary
The Tool & Die Maker will use drawings, sketches, concept models, etc. to determine project specifications. They are required to set up and operate machine tools, finish, adjust parts, and test tools to ensure quality standards are met. Outstanding mechanical and mathematical skills are required while crafting tools and dies. Exceptional technical expertise and a positive team-oriented attitude are essential for this position.
Essential Duties
- Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders and Wire EDM machines, to produce parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
- Responsibilities will include constructing, altering and repairing a variety of tools, metal stamping dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to close tolerances.
- Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
- Develop and design new tools and dies using computer-aided design software, Mastercam experience is a plus.
- Select materials to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness, durability, and application.
- Have a good working knowledge of a variety of progressive dies with a strong ability to troubleshoot. Must perform well in a team-centered Safety First environment.
Qualifications Required
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- 5 years of manufacturing experience
- Ability to demonstrate proficient use of both conventional and CNC machining equipment.
- Physical ability and stamina required to perform diversified maintenance work in a manufacturing plant.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Preferred:
- Apprenticeship Certification Preferred
- 2 years Associate Degree
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Lock, Tag, Verify training
- Experience with industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of theoretical concepts as well as practical application.
Physical Demands
- Stationary Position - Occasionally
- Move/Traverse - Occasionally
- Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
- Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
- Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
- Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
- Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally
- Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
- Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
- Feeling - Occasionally
- Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
- Communicate/Hearing - Occasionally
- Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
- Coordination - Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humid - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Occasionally
- Hazards - Occasionally
- Temperature Change - Occasionally
- Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
- Vibration - Occasionally
Dimensions
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How We Protect What Matters Most:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution witApply for this role
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