What you will be doing

Build and/or Service/Repair dies, tools, and molds, keeping cost in line with requirements.
Solve any die and mold problems in regard to type, layout, development, and mathematics, so as to achieve expected performance in production
Repair, maintain and modify any dies, molds, fixtures, machines, tools, and tooling for production departments
Have active involvement and input in planning and designing molds, dies, and fixtures
Oversee projects in the course of building new dies, molds, prototypes, and fixtures
Communicate and improvise when necessary tools or equipment are not available
Perform assignments involving the field of model maker, gage maker, mold maker, and machine builder
Keep abreast of all the latest developments and advances made within the trade
Purchase and maintain all the personal tools necessary to perform the above-described duties
Give guidance to apprentices as necessary
Approve new designs, modifications, and engineering changes on all dies & molds.
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.

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