QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with prog dies in a metal stamping environment (at least 3-5 years)
Must have documented, formal apprenticeship completion or equivalent outside work experience.
Strong math and mechanical aptitude.
Requires a high degree of precision and control in work
High degree of attention and care required.
Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.

Build/repair all types, sizes, and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
Assemble and try out complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment.
Plan and perform bench and machine operations.
Sets up, runs off, and tests dies to produce a product to spec, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting them.
May assist in the training/mentoring of apprentices.
May work with tool designers providing input to manufacturing capability on newly formed parts.