Description

Westaff is Hiring for a 2nd shift Tool & Die Maker for Fourslide in Farmington, CT!

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

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

 

Tool and Die Maker Responsibilities:

 

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

• Accurately document tooling history and setup information, following established processes (e.g., Brown Card reference system).

• Notify supervisor promptly when machine or tooling maintenance is required on production equipment.

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

• Work closely with the New Tool Group during the introduction of new tools into production.

• Support the standardization of tooling component inventory and assist in developing tooling/project cost estimates as needed.

• Provide hands-on support to department setup associates in resolving tool setup and production issues.

• Assist managers as required on metal stamping and four-slide tooling projects.

• Identify and report necessary updates or corrections to job travelers for operational changes.

• Contribute to the training and mentoring of apprentices in tool setup and maintenance practices.

 

Tool and Die Maker Qualifications:

 

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in tooling fabrication, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Strong background in production setup and troubleshooting of four-slide equipment (e.g., Nielson, BIHLER).

• Certified Journeyperson with completed Connecticut-approved apprenticeship.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Solid working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a production environment.

• Proven experience in progressive stamping operations.

• Familiar with ISO quality standards, with practical implementation in medical (ISO 13485) and aerospace (AS9100) manufacturing environments.

• Understanding of Manufacturing and Quality Engineering principles.

• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing practices, including Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, and other continuous improvement tools.

• Familiar with Concurrent Engineering and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).

• Experienced with production standards, cost of quality, and modern manufacturing methods.

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic and a clear focus on production efficiency and quality output.

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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