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Express Employment Professionals Lynnwood TOOL AND DIE MAKER in Bothell, Washington
TOOL & DIE MAKER, EXPERIENCED
*Position: *Tool and Die Maker with 10+ years experience *Type: *Full-Time, Direct Hire *Location: *Bothell WA 98021 *Pay: *$ $34 - $45 per hour DOE *Schedule: *Monday -- Thursday, 5:00AM -- 3:30PM
JOB DETAILS: Under limited supervision and with minimal technical guidance, perform advanced tool and die development work. Plan, design, construct, and/or repair a wide variety of intricate and complicated parts including tools, dies, jigs, gauges, machine components, molds, and fixtures. Items are produced to exacting tolerances and can be simple stand-alone fixtures all the way up to complicated and matched assemblies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering team to conceptualize the development and configuration of new production methods, addressing technical challenges as they arise.
- Interpret intricate specifications such as blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine the optimal approach for machining, assembly, and the sequence of operations required for components and/or assemblies.
- Operate and set up a variety of machining equipment, including lathes, milling machines, precision surface grinders, drills, presses, and cutoff equipment, to efficiently complete assigned tasks.
- Apply knowledge of production methods, equipment limitations, and material requirements to conceptualize tooling, selecting appropriate machines, feed rates, and cutting speeds.
- Exercise independent judgment to calculate machining dimensions based on finished part requirements.
- Perform tasks such as preparation, positioning setup, and layout of raw stock.
- Ensure the continuous production readiness of existing equipment and tooling.
- Manufacture parts with precise fits and adherence to exacting tolerances, validating them against established requirements. Verify dimensional accuracy, alignments, and clearances of finished parts.
- Provide ongoing support for equipment, dies, fixtures, and tooling by restoring wear items to tolerance, crafting unavailable parts, and repairing damaged components.
- Adhere to all company work schedules and attendance expectations, while meeting the physical and environmental demands of the position.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Estimate the time required for completion, document associated costs, and monitor the progress of the job.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Over a decade of experience serving as a Tool & Die Maker.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
- Adherence to safe work practices and strict compliance with safety guidelines.
- Advanced proficiency in interpreting sketches and blueprints.
- Advanced proficiency in planning the sequence of operations necessary to complete projects.
- Effective collaboration with other departments and strong communication skills.
- Successful operation of drill presses, lathe machines, milling machines, precision surface grinders, cutoff equipment, and hydraulic presses.
- Possession of personal hand tools required for job performance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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