Description

Westaff is Hiring a 2nd Shift Tool & Die Maker for Auto Power Press in Farmington, CT! 

Pay rate: $35 – $45 an hour, depending on experience 

Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm

 

Tool & Die Maker Responsibilities:

• Perform setup and maintenance of tooling, including first-piece inspection and quality submission.

• Accurately document tool history and setup data, following established procedures (e.g., Brown Card system).

• Notify supervisors of any required machine or tool maintenance related to production tooling.

• Fabricate tools, components, fixtures, and gauges as directed by the area supervisor or technical lead.

• Collaborate with the New Tool Group to support the smooth transition of new tools into production.

• Assist in the standardization and organization of tooling component inventory.

• Support the development of tooling and project cost estimates when requested.

• Provide assistance to setup personnel in resolving tooling setup and production issues.

• Support company managers on metal stamping and four-slide tooling projects, as needed.

• Report updates or corrections needed on job travelers due to operational changes or additions.

• Participate in the training and mentoring of apprentices within the department.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the setup, troubleshooting, component fabrication, and production of progressive, compound, four-slide, and secondary tooling.

• Certified Journeyperson with Connecticut-approved apprenticeship completion.

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for production manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a production environment.

• Solid background in progressive stamping operations.

• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards, including practical experience applying them in a manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with medical and aerospace industry standards, including ISO 13485 and AS9100.

• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering principles.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, such as Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, and other continuous improvement tools.

• Exposure to Concurrent Engineering and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) practices.

• Experience working with production standards, cost of quality, and various manufacturing methods.

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a focus on production efficiency and results.

   

If you’re passionate about precision tooling and ready to take your skills to the next level in a global manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!

 

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