Hybrid Tool & Die Journeyman presso GT Technologies

Lays out, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes metal tool steels and parts to make and repair and troubleshoot stamping dies by performing the following duties.

• Studies blueprints of die and product die models, templates, and prototype parts and visualize shape, mechanical structure, and operation of die.
• Develops and maintains progressive and transfer stamping dies.
• Computes dimensions, plans machining, layout, and assembly operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining by other workers.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, radial drill press, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts and positions them for assembly on worktable or surface plate.
• Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces and fits parts to each other.
• Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die.
• Dowels and bolts parts together.
• Works to tolerances as close as 0.0005 inch.
• Fits and assembles cam operated mechanisms for lateral movement of part of die.
• Responsible for die maintenance and repair, tool changes, inventory, quality, documentation and communication.
• New product development and launches, along with continuous process improvement.
• Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts.

• Tool and die makers will possess a certificate and have completed a U.S. Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship, or have at least 8 years proven experience in the tool and die trade.
• They must be capable of understanding math-based measurement systems and demonstrate the ability to fully understand complex written material and to write materials describing their work equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of S.P.C., computer skills and experience in progressive tooling and transfer dies are a plus.