Tool & Die Maker

SUMMARY: This position assists the Director of Machining in meeting team quality and delivery metrics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning
  • Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions and visualize products to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
  • Compute dimensions, plan layouts and determine assembly methods and sequence of operations.
  • Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of a part.
  • Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and model or sketch design of product.

• Machining

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools such as lathes, milling machine and grinders to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Smooth flat and contoured surfaces, fit and assemble parts together into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Tool and Die Journeyman's Certification preferred
• 2-5 year's experience with manual or CNC machines

Virginia Panel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.