Tool/Die Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products, servicing commercial, residential, repair, and remodel markets.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Tool/Die Technician who will repair and maintain dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance to customer or company specifications per control plans.

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.

Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

The Tool and Die Maker will report to the Maintenance Manager.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience as a Tool and Die Maker
• Extensive experience with metalworking tools, including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes
• Extensive experience in metallurgical knowledge, understanding the properties of metals

License/Certification

• Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Certification, 2-year Degree in a related field (highly preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adjust equipment based on Statistical Process Control data and team with QA
• Assemble and disassemble tools and die parts supporting the production areas to guarantee tools are repaired on time to ensure continuous production and increase plant productivity
• Comply with and promote all environmental, health, and safety programs, laws, and regulations
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions. Grinding carbide, fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, and gauges using machining and hand tools
• Design jigs and templates as supports in the fabrication of parts
• Diagnose and repair complex electro-mechanical problems with manufacturing equipment
• Enter all work completed in the computer-based maintenance program
• Inspecting tools and dies for defects, and perform repairs
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems, including repairs of cylinders and other components
• Operating Procedures for Die Repairs and keep detailed records of tool maintenance, repairs, change overs
• Perform detailed setup on equipment, including recipe changes and control adjustments
• Perform simple to complex mechanical Preventative Maintenance Tasks following instructions
• Reading and Interpreting Blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings
• Repair and keep mechanical machine components in top operating condition
• Setting up and operating grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, parts cleaning, basic ovens, band saws, and jib hoists
• Support our culture of sustained, continuous improvement programs with the Corner Stone Building Brands organization
• Support Tooling Efficiency Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects. Follow Standard
• Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to show attention to detail in a very fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, and suppliers
• Able to read printed materials, blueprints, schematics, and computer graphics
• Able to strictly adhere to safety policies/procedures and be committed to customer quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of troubleshooting in die operation and die Assembly
• Knowledge of and experience with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures
• Must be available for regular standby assignments; work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
• Must be willing to attend training sessions as needed, including out-of-state locations
• Possesses a strong work ethic and knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Solid knowledge of trigonometry and shop math

Work Environment

• Exposure to noise and metal dust
• Follows strict safety protocols
• Stands for long periods
• Uses precision tools and machines
• Works in factories or machine shops

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1
• PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401 (k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

Employer’s Statement

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.