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Tool and Die Maker

Fontana Fasteners

Burbank, CAJob$20–27/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$20–27/hr
Location
Burbank, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Fontana Fasteners is hiring a Tool and Die Maker. The Tool and Die Maker operates all necessary tool room equipment without supervision to make or rework dies and tooling for headers or secondary equipment. This role involves performing complex mathematical calculations for tool and die making and conducting preventative maintenance and repairs on tool room equipment to maximize efficiency.

Key focus areas include Operate all tool room equipment with no supervision, Read all manufacturing and tooling prints, and Select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances.

Successful candidates bring Complete Job Skill Training Matrix, Strong Human Relations Skills, and Strong Troubleshooting Skills. Important skills include Operate Tool Room Equipment, Mathematical Calculations For Complex Tool And Die Making, Preventative Maintenance And Repair On Tool Room Equipment, Read Manufacturing And Tooling Prints, Select And Prepare Necessary Tools To Meet Print Tolerances, and Utilize Tool Room Gaging Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Tool Room EquipmentMathematical Calculations for Complex Tool and Die MakingPreventative Maintenance and Repair on Tool Room EquipmentRead Manufacturing and Tooling PrintsSelect and Prepare Necessary Tools to Meet Print TolerancesUtilize Tool Room Gaging EquipmentPerform Mathematic Calculations for Upsets, Reductions, Angles, RadiiM1 SystemMaintain Cleanliness of Work AreaFollow Company Safety GuidelinesTrain Less Experienced EmployeesPerform Cycle CountsSupport Annual Physical InventoryStrong Human Relations SkillsStrong Troubleshooting SkillsFluent EnglishStrong Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Written Communication SkillsKnowledge of Heading Equipment and OperationsLathesPressesBench GrindersTool Bit GrindersReamer GrindersCut-Off SawsSurface GrindersOD & ID GrindersHonesMillsEDM EquipmentMicrometersCalipersComparatorsGage PinsBore GagesIndicators

Qualifications

Complete Job Skill Training Matrix for a Tool & Die TechnicianPrior Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Environment as a Tool and Die MakerPrior Experience Within the Aerospace Industry

Full job description

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

Position Summary

With no supervision can operate all necessary tool room equipment for the purpose of making or reworking dies and tooling for headers or secondary equipment. Possesses the ability to perform mathematical calculations for complex tool and die making. Can perform preventative maintenance and repair on tool room equipment as needed to maximize efficiencies.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

  • Ability to operate all tool room equipment with no supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirements

  • Ability to read all manufacturing and tooling prints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances

  • Utilizes all tool room gaging equipment

  • Performs mathematic calculations for upsets, reductions, angles, radii, etc.

  • Familiarity in using software system to use the M1 system

  • Maintains cleanliness of work area

  • Follows company safety guidelines

  • Performs preventative maintenance when required

  • Trains less experienced employees

  • Perform cycle counts and support annual physical inventory

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

  • Ability to complete Job Skill Training Matrix for a Tool & Die Technician

  • Strong human relations skills

  • Strong troubleshooting skills

  • Fluent in English (both strong verbal and written communication skills)

  • Knowledge of heading equipment and operations, All tool room equipment (lathes, presses, bench grinders, tool bit grinders, reamer grinders, cut-off saws, surface grinders, OD & ID grinders, hones, mills, and EDM equipment

  • Knowledge of inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, comparators, gage pins, bore gages and indicators)

Preferred:

  • Prior experience in a manufacturing plant environment as a tool and die maker, preferably within the aerospace industry

Travel Requirements

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We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

Job Details

Job Family Tool & Die Mkr - Unskilled

Job Function MNF - Manufacturing

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 20 USD

Hiring Max Rate 27 USD

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