Journeyman Tool and Die Maker: Thomasville, GA
Company: Check-Mate Industries Inc
Location: Thomasville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Check-Mate Manufacturing LLC is a subsidiary of Check-Mate
Industries and is located in Thomasville, GA. Over the past 50
years, Check-Mate has proven to be the winning move for hundreds of
customers in a diverse range of industries including aerospace,
automotive, firearms, cosmetics, and medical industries. The
unsurpassed customer service of the company has long been
recognized as an innovator and leader in tool & die, stampings and
assemblies. Whether producing high-precision tools and progressive
dies, stamping, or assemblies for everything from healthcare to
personal security products, Check-Mate out-thinks, out-maneuvers,
and out-performs its competition. - Check-Mate Manufacturing offers
competitive pay, benefits and relocation assistant. JOURNEYMAN TOOL
& DIE MAKER Location: Thomasville, Georgia Check-Mate Manufacturing
has openings position for Tool and Die Maker. This position will
report to the Tooling Manager. The Tool and Die Maker will possess
a Journeymen's card (presented at the time of interview) or -
completion of a formal 4-year apprenticeship program. Tool and Die
Maker builds, repairs, and maintains: dies, fixtures, and all other
tooling in conformance to customer and/or company specifications
per control plans. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock,
set up and operate machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to
makes and repairs dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and
machinists' hand tools. Maintains a safe working environment by
ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations. US
Citizens and Green Card Holders only. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -
Includes, but may not be limited to the following
- Tool and die maker conduct test runs with completed tools or
dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; makes adjustments as
necessary.
- Tool and die maker cuts, shapes, and trims blanks or blocks to
specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules
and hand tools.
- Tool and die maker files, grinds, shims, and adjusts different
parts to properly fit them together.
- Tool and die maker fit and assembles parts to make, repair, or
modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand
tools.
- Tool and die maker inspect finished dies for smoothness,
contour conformity, and defects.
- Tool and die maker lifts, positions, and secures machined parts
on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or
angle plates.
- Tool and die maker measures, marks, and scribes' metal or
plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as
protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
- Tool and die maker select metals to be used from a range of
metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat
tolerance.
- Tool and die maker set up and operates conventional or computer
numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling
machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape
parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
- Tool and die maker set up and operate drill presses to drill
and tap holes in parts for assembly.
- Tool and die maker smooths and polishes flat and contoured
surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files,
emery cloths, or power grinders.
- Tool and die maker studies blueprints, sketches, models, or
specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating
tools, dies, or assemblies.
- Tool and die maker verify dimensions, alignments, and
clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications,
using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks,
micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Tool and die maker visualize and computes dimensions, sizes,
shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
- Tool and die maker casts plastic tools or parts, or
tungsten-carbide cutting tips, using pre-made molds.
- Tool and die maker designs jigs, fixtures, and templates for
use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
- Tool and die maker develop and designs new tools and dies,
using computer-aided design software.
- Tool and die maker set pyrometer controls of heat-treating
furnaces, and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into
furnaces to harden. Skills and Competencies
- Tool and die maker ability to read tool and die designs and
prints
- Tool and die maker basic shop math and trigonometry
- Tool and die maker ability to use precise measuring equipment
such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators,
etc.
- Tool and die maker ability to operate all standard tool room
equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, surface
grinders, lathes, etc. CNC machine set up a plus
- Tool and die maker must have strong analytical and
troubleshooting skills
- Tool and die maker general knowledge of tool and die design
including various tool steels/carbides and their application is a
plus
- Tool and die maker able to work independently and be
self-motivated
- Tool and die maker must be able to work without supervision and
lead small teams as required
- Tool and die maker ability to work with appropriate outside
vendors
- Tool and die maker ability to train and develop
apprentices
- Tool and die maker ability to communicate well with others
Safety, Health, Environmental (SH&E)
- Tool and die maker ability to manually operate tool room
machinery
- Tool and die maker ability to access tooling both in and out of
machines to troubleshoot problems
- Tool and die maker support and comply with all procedures and
work instructions.
- Tool and die maker must observe all safety regulations to
ensure employees own safety as well as the safety of others.
Support a safe and healthy work environment that is free of
recognized hazards for all employees, contractors and
visitors.
- Tool and die maker cooperate with all local, state and federal
agencies, such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an
inspection.
- Tool and die maker know and follow all applicable SH&E
Policies and Procedures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent education or trade school
diploma program
- Journeyman Tool & Die Maker and/ or completion of an
apprenticeship (4 years) or advanced manufacturing certificate,
followed by at least 4 years of on-the-job training
- 5 years' experience in the trade; emphasis on small precision
stampings from progressive dies
- An ability to communicate effectively in English both in
writing and verbally (Preferred)
- Knowledge/ experience with of AutoCAD, Solid works, and EDM (a
Plus BENEFITS
- Excellent compensation packages
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and long-term
disability
- 12 Days PTO and 10 Holidays
- 401k participation after 1 year
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Annual COLA increases
- Relocation Assistance EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D
Keywords: Check-Mate Industries Inc, Tallahassee , Journeyman Tool and Die Maker: Thomasville, GA, Professions , Thomasville, Florida
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