Die builder job description
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Example die builder requirements on a job description
Die builder requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in die builder job postings.
Sample die builder requirements
- Successful completion of a die builder apprenticeship program.
- At least 5 years of experience as a die builder.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and drawings.
- Knowledge of die casting, forging, and machining processes.
- Competency with measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Sample required die builder soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well with a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Great communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Die builder job description example 1
D&W Fine Pack die builder job description
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Safety**
+ Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
+ Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
+ Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
+ Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
+ Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
**Task**
+ Set-up CNC machine including raw materials and cutters
+ Understanding of basic machine programming and controls with the ability to perform basic manipulations to programs
+ Firm understanding of G codes and canned programs
+ Prepare blocks for machining
+ Incorporate vacuum vent holes, bench and polish cavities and inserts for prototype and/or production use
+ Maintain CNC machine and area cleanliness and upkeep
+ Assembly of mold, pre-punch, die, and stacker units
+ Ability to operate manual machining equipment including, but not limited to saws, mills, and lathes
+ Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specification, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
+ Ability to design and fabricate tooling fixtures
+ Have a basic concept of MasterCam or equivalent CNC programs
+ Support Corporate Engineering departments tasks as assigned
+ Performs tasks as assigned by Tool Room Manager
+ Ability to create simple designs and drawings for Engineering department
+ Participate in tool design review meetings
+ Ability to read blueprints w/ basic understanding of GD&T tolerancing
+ Assists in general Engineering needs
+ Track hours worked against assigned projects
+ Maintains organized work areas
+ No direct supervision responsibilities
+ Work on projects with some support from Tool & Die Builder III along with the Tool Room Manager
+ Ability to track and inventory tool room assets including cutters, raw materials and other tooling components
+ Supply feedback on tool design and methods to ease manufacturing and assembly of tooling component
**QUALIFICATIONS**
+ High School education required; Engineering, Journeyman, or Trade School a plus
+ 5+ years' experience in hands-on Machine shop operations; CNC set-up experience a plus
+ Demonstrated general problem-solving around machining and tooling design, fabrication, and debug
+ Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
+ General mechanical experience including the ability to work with manual tool room equipment and hand tools
+ MasterCam or equivalent programming experience a plus
**BENEFITS**
We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package which includes:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• STD/LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Plus more!
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Required**
+ High School or better
**Licenses & Certifications**
**Preferred**
+ CNC Machinist
**Safety**
+ Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
+ Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
+ Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
+ Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
+ Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
**Task**
+ Set-up CNC machine including raw materials and cutters
+ Understanding of basic machine programming and controls with the ability to perform basic manipulations to programs
+ Firm understanding of G codes and canned programs
+ Prepare blocks for machining
+ Incorporate vacuum vent holes, bench and polish cavities and inserts for prototype and/or production use
+ Maintain CNC machine and area cleanliness and upkeep
+ Assembly of mold, pre-punch, die, and stacker units
+ Ability to operate manual machining equipment including, but not limited to saws, mills, and lathes
+ Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specification, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
+ Ability to design and fabricate tooling fixtures
+ Have a basic concept of MasterCam or equivalent CNC programs
+ Support Corporate Engineering departments tasks as assigned
+ Performs tasks as assigned by Tool Room Manager
+ Ability to create simple designs and drawings for Engineering department
+ Participate in tool design review meetings
+ Ability to read blueprints w/ basic understanding of GD&T tolerancing
+ Assists in general Engineering needs
+ Track hours worked against assigned projects
+ Maintains organized work areas
+ No direct supervision responsibilities
+ Work on projects with some support from Tool & Die Builder III along with the Tool Room Manager
+ Ability to track and inventory tool room assets including cutters, raw materials and other tooling components
+ Supply feedback on tool design and methods to ease manufacturing and assembly of tooling component
**QUALIFICATIONS**
+ High School education required; Engineering, Journeyman, or Trade School a plus
+ 5+ years' experience in hands-on Machine shop operations; CNC set-up experience a plus
+ Demonstrated general problem-solving around machining and tooling design, fabrication, and debug
+ Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
+ General mechanical experience including the ability to work with manual tool room equipment and hand tools
+ MasterCam or equivalent programming experience a plus
**BENEFITS**
We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package which includes:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• STD/LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Plus more!
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Required**
+ High School or better
**Licenses & Certifications**
**Preferred**
+ CNC Machinist
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024