Tool and Die Machinist

PSG Manufacturing

Tool and Die Machinist

Fort Wayne, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Purpose : Responsible for repair and maintenance of all dies, punches, tool steel, and fixtures. Also, responsible for coil-fed die change setups and changeovers.

    Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

    • Determine the extent and method of repair to dies by means of careful inspection and accurate measurement.
    • Perform repair operations to dies, punches, tool steel, and fixtures
    • Set up and operate standard milling machine, lathe, drill press, grinder and other machine tools as directed under general supervision
    • Set up, change, and change over metal stamping dies per production schedule
    • Set up specific part programs and parameters for metal stamping presses, feed lines, and dies using the company’s standard practices and procedures
    • Perform quality checks according to the company’s procedures to verify die set up prior to production run
    • Troubleshoot issues and identify the cause of errors, problems, and defects
    • Make and maintain shims for blank and form dies
    • Initiate maintenance work orders and log labor details according to the company’s recording process
    • Perform general housekeeping duties and daily, weekly, and monthly 5S duties
    • Maintain die racks and mounting plates in organized manner
    • Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead crane, etc to move dies and equipment as needed
    • Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
    • Follow all OSHA and internal safety standards.

    Qualifications

    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
    • 3 years minimum verifiable machinist experience and/or Technical Diploma
    • Ability to perform standard shop computations (math)
    • Ability to read schematics (blue prints), engineering drawings, and technical manuals
    • Experience with standard shop measuring tools and hand tools required
    • Experience operating metal stamping presses preferred
    • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
    • Ability to perform basic maintenance of equipment
    • Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures
    • Exceptional attendance record required
    • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments as well as work within a team environment

    Additional information

    Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identityor national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.

    You should be proficient in:

    • Troubleshooting Skills
    • CAD Software
    • Manual Machining Skills
    • Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
    • Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
    • Blueprint Reading

    Machines & technologies you'll use:

    • Manual Grinder
    • Manual Lathe
    • Press Brake
    • Engine Lathe

    Salary info:

    $30 - $35 / hr