To be successful as a tool and die technician, you should have in-depth knowledge of metalwork and engineering, a good eye for detail, and the ability to visualize structural components. A top-class tool and die technician is able to translate ideas into expertly crafted metal forms ready for the manufacturing process.
Tool and Die Technician Responsibilities:
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
- Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances.
- Designing jigs and templates as work aids in the fabrication of parts.
- Knowledge of die work, assembly operations and quality procedures
- Measuring and marking metal stock for machining.
- Recommendations for modifying equipment
- Setting up / troubleshooting of machines such as tooling lathes, grinders, and milling machines
- Filling, grinding, and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish.
- Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.
- Inspecting finished dies and tools for dimensions, size, shape and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
- Conducting test of heat treatment of dies and tool stacks
Tool and Die Technician Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience of 2 + years working as a tool and die technician.
- In-depth knowledge of machine tools and their uses.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
- Extensive experience with metalworking tools including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery.
- Experience with quality control analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Journeyman certification is a plus
