Tool & Die Maker

Job description

At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Tool and Die Maker to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT . The Tool and Die Maker will provide production support through tool and die making activities.

Responsibilities

What Will You Do?

• Perform precision grinding, milling, polishing and other machining operations to make or repair tool components.
• Fabricate and maintain dies, punches, forms, and other components in stamping and forming tools; components for and complete assemblies of jigs, fixtures, gauges and other applications.
• Assemble manufactured parts into working production tooling, fixtures, etc.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications and verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate machine tools and hand tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair production tools.
• Make own setups on CNC equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Comply with all OSHA and company safety procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Tool and Die Journeyperson State of Connecticut (other states considered).

Experience

• Experience with turning, milling, drilling, grinding, both manually operated and CNC equipment, to precision tolerances.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, using precision measurement devices.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing production tools.
• Excellent math, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and associated specifications.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Lean Manufacturing concepts (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc).

Self-starter with strong work ethic/production oriented Minimum Requirements

• Must know how to use all applicable tools and measuring devices to perform the work.
• Must maintain current licensing or certification required for the performance of assigned tasks.
• Must know and follow all applicable OSHA and Company safety policies, practices and procedures.

Essential Mental Functions

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams as needed.
• Must be able to solve mathematical equations.
• Must be able to read and follow established job procedures and check lists.