- Advanced Fiber Products
- La Crosse, WI
- 2024-02-06T00:00:00Z
Job Description
Weekend Tool and Die Maker
Company: Advanced Fiber Products
Job Type: Weekend, Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm
Salary: $23-30 per hour
Advanced Fiber Products is looking to expand its Tool and Die Shop and is currently seeking a Weekend Tool and Die Maker. You will work 36 hours but get paid for 40, making it a great opportunity for those seeking weekend employment.
Responsibilities
- Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
- Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.
- Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
- Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
- Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of parts.
- Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch designs of products.
- Review with press operator on previous and following shifts, specific instructions, irregularities, and status of the job currently on the press.
- Visually inspect material while operating presses.
- Follow departmental job policies & procedures and maintain a neat, safe work area.
- Work effectively in a team environment and use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicators, and digital readers.
- Demonstrate strong mathematical skills as may be required to make measurements.
Qualifications
- Experience with surface grinders, lathes, and mills.
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs and perform repetitive bending, squatting, and twisting.
- Must be able to stand for the entire 12-hour shift and have knowledge of welding and brazing.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
- Must be willing to work overtime as required.