SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Tool and die makers are required to be precision metal working artisans who craft tools and metal forms for stamping and forging operations. They analyze design specifications, cut and shape metal, assemble parts, and test completed products for use in manufacturing facilities. Tool, and Die Makers repair, maintain, improvement and modification of custom-made, prototype or special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and fittings for press tools using various metals and alloys using precise dimensions to enable efficient production process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Trade Test Tool and Die Maker
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: N4 Mechanical (Preferably in Strength & Material, Mechanical Trade Theory & Maths)
EXPERIENCE: 3 – 5 years relevant experience as a Tool and Die Maker
TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITE:
In depth knowledge of metal work including Welding process
Ability to visualize structural components
Ability to identify Route cause of Die Defects & act with speed.
Translates ideas into expertly crafted metal forms for the manufacturing process
In depth knowledge of machine tools and their uses
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design schematics
Extensive experience with metal working tools such as drills, milling machines, grinders and lathes
Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery
Experience with quality control
Comply with health, safety and environmental policies
Understanding of the manufacturing process
Understanding of costs and financial impact
Duties:
Designing jigs and templates as work aids in the manufacturing process.
Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances
Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics and CAD drawing of tool, dies, prototypes or models
Prepare templates and sketches and determine work processes
Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
Position, secure, measure and work metal or castings to layout for machining
Measuring and marking metal for machining
Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools such as, but not limited to machine tools to cut, mill, plane drill, grind, bore or otherwise shape workpiece to prescribed dimensions and finish
Verify machine parts for conformance to specifications suing precision measuring instruments such as verniers, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and electronic measuring devices
Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions
Fit and assemble and disassemble parts using hand tools
Filing, grinding and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish
Fitting and assembling Press Tooling
Routine Die maintenance checks & refurbishment of Press Tooling
Attend to breakdowns, identification of faults and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime
Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
Report breakdowns, equipment faults and concerns to management
Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness and contour deformities
Conducting try-outs to complete New & Modified Press Dies to support Press operations
Ensures all work undertaken meets quality standards
Identifies spares requirements
