Tool & Die Maker Apprentice

Company: Interplex Nascal
Location: Tustin
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY
In a training environment, under supervision of a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, the Tool and Die Apprentice will assemble and complete all necessary detail work to put progressive dies into a state of production readiness; including analyzing problems and working with engineering, as required, to correct them. The Tool and Die Apprentice will also perform all necessary work to maintain existing tooling in a production ready state and will oversee the operation of the tools in production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In a training environment, under supervision of a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, the Tool and Die Apprentice duties include but are not limited to:

Assembles, repairs modifies, sharpens etc. tooling as required to meet the product specifications and the production requirements.

Studies specifications of product drawings and tooling drawings and makes decisions or recommendations for changes and improvements to improve the quality and/or the efficiency of the tooling.

Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, EDM sinker and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications, as may be required.

Recommends design modifications regarding improvements to construction and function of tooling.



Sets up and operates metal forming production equipment including presses, dies, feed systems, payout and take-up equipment, die protection and automated inspection systems.



May be required to spend a significant amount of time working as a Press Operator and/or Setup Operator as part of the training program.


Oversees the set-up and operation of the tools by the press operators when required.



Measures product manufactured at set-up and material changes using a variety of devices including micrometers, optical comparator, toolmaker's microscope, Nikon VMR, calipers, etc. Reports results in the Quality Department inspection sheets.



Visually inspects product manufactured at set-up and material changes and compares results to standards.

Completes special training assignments such as the fabrication of test pieces, die makers tools etc. as assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A 2-year degree or certificate from an accredited college in Manufacturing or Machining; or 5 years of relatable experience.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Each candidate shall successfully complete two years of career-technical training during the Program term in the study of subjects related to the trade, in accordance with the schedule set forth on Appendix A which is attached hereto.
Interplex Nascal shall supply the core training for the program; however, the apprentice may be required to seek additional outside training during non-working hours for areas of deficiency.
Each candidate shall be required to successfully complete 2 hours of safety training provided by Interplex Nascal prior to being allowed to work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals as well as all drawings pertaining to the tooling and the part drawing. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts of trigonometry, basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.




PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Heavier loads may require the use of pry bars, other employee's assistance, lift trucks etc. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high in the press room and may require hearing protection while in the press room. Eye protection is required when working in conditions and areas that pose a risk of eye injury.

DT/BC/EOE

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